Chrome users must install and remove quickly! 32 extensions were implanted with malicious code that stole personal information – Free 3C Electronic News Technology

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Chrome browser can download and install various third-party extension plug-ins or extension tools through the Chrome application store platform, which improves the convenience of using the browser and has always been welcomed by many users. However, among the tens of thousands of tool-like extended plug-in applications that appear legitimate and normal, and have passed Google’s review, there are still many potential security risks with hidden malware.

Information security industry Avast on the official blogThe published article pointed out that the recent detection survey found that there are already 35 questionable toolkits and extension plugins on the Chrome app store platform, with a total of 75 million installations and downloads, which were secretly implanted by users Unscrupulous internet. code that executes malicious programs is hidden, and in the process of browsing the web, it will be redirected to a specific search page, filled with specific advertisements, in order to take advantage of the opportunity to earn income additional, and even collect users secretly. personal information and browsing records, and occasionally, malicious behaviors such as sending spam emails and distributing malicious URL links.

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This wave reportedly found 35 extended plug-in applications implanted with malicious codes, the main types being “ad blockers, browser themes, enhanced browser logging functions, and simplified and accelerated web browsing” .

In the Chrome app store, the Autoskip for Youtube extension plugin with a cumulative total of more than 9 million installations has been implanted with malicious programs and has been officially removed by Google. (Image converted from Avast)

According to Avast’s analysis, after detecting and discovering 35 suspicious extensions and plugins, all of them have been removed from the Chrome app store platform after being officially reported to Google. However, for users who have previously installed and downloaded, it is recommended to manually remove and uninstall from the computer device as soon as possible.

Avast announced that this wave of detection found 32 extensions implanted with malicious code. For a complete list, refer to the official Avast blog site:https://blog.avast.com/malicious-extensions-chrome-web-store.

Here are seven Chrome extensions called:

Autoskip for Youtube

Sound boost

Crystal Ad Block

Fast VPN

Clipboard Assistant

Maxi Refresh

PDF Toolbox Extension

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