Google is finally banning Chrome extensions that let you jailbreak chatbots

Google is tightening Chrome extension rules with stricter privacy requirements, AI safeguards, and new bans on prediction market tools.

Google Chrome could be fixing one of the most annoying flaws with extension installs

Google is currently testing a new feature in Chrome Canary that's perfect for users who are tired of manually pinning ...

Microsoft Warns: Fake Perplexity Extension Abused Chrome Search Features

Microsoft found a fake Perplexity AI Chrome extension that rerouted searches through attacker servers. Here’s what users ...

Fake Perplexity extension on Chrome Web Store tracked searches

A malicious extension in the Chrome Web Store is masquerading as the Perplexity AI answer engine, intercepting search traffic and collecting browsing information.
CSO Online

Malicious Chromium extension spoofs Perplexity AI to hijack browser searches

Researchers say attackers are extending AI-themed social engineering from phishing campaigns to browser extensions.

I stopped Google Chrome from slowing down my laptop by changing this one setting

I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at ...

I enabled every Gemini extension to see which ones are actually worth keeping

I didn't plan to jump on the Gemini or ChatGPT bandwagon when they launched. I waited several months before I was forced to ...
Redmond Magazine

Microsoft Disrupts StegoAd Extension Campaign Affecting Up to 2.6 Million Users

Microsoft disrupted StegoAd, a malicious browser extension campaign affecting up to 2.6 million users. StegoAd used hidden payloads, delayed execution and steganography to evade browser security ...