Don’t install from the Chrome Web Store unless you are absolutely sure that what you’re installing is a legitimate extension. To make sure you’re not tempted or fooled by any other crappy ...

Google today updated the Chrome Web Store's spam policy to block extension spam so that users can have a real chance to avoid potentially malicious extensions while sifting through 200,000 add-ons ...

Learn how to download and save Chrome extension as CRX. This guide explains how to extract an extension from the Chrome Web Store and then how to install it using the Manual installer.

The new requirement goes into effect today for new extensions submitted to the Chrome Web Store, and those already in the store will have until June of next year to comply.

Back in May of last year, Google started enforcing a policy that requires Chrome extensions be hosted on its Chrome Web Store, but only on Windows. The goal was to prevent malware hidden in ...

Chrome is now starting to block extensions downloaded from outside its Web Store. Google argues the move is meant to block nefarious activity, as most… ...

The company has announced that it will prevent Windows users from downloading and installing Chrome extensions from any source other than the company's own Chrome Web Store.

In an effort to prevent malicious sites from using your computer's processing power to mine cryptocurrency without your knowledge, Google is blocking all extensions that include mining scripts in ...

Google Chrome is the most widely used browser around, and that's largely thanks to its customizability. By adding the best ...

After warning Chrome users in November, Google has begun blocking non-Chrome Web Store extensions from being installed on Chrome for Windows.

Google today announced the latest set of policy changes to limit extensions abuse and improve security of the Chrome Web Store. This includes requiring 2FA for Chrome Web Store developers and ...

Twelve seemingly legitimate Chrome browser extensions installed by more than 180,000 users are injecting advertisements on 44 popular websites.