Google Chrome may soon block New Tab hijacker extensions by default
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cybernoz.comGoogle Chrome may soon block New Tab hijacker extensions by default
Google is preparing a new Chrome security feature that would block policy-installed extensions from hijacking the New Tab page or changing the default search engine. [...]
Google is developing new security features for Chrome to prevent malware from hijacking new tabs and default search results through policies.
Google's new Chrome security feature prevents extensions from abusing control
Google is always looking for new ways to beef up security in Chrome and anything else it offers, and now that will include new extension securities to thwart efforts by hackers to hijack new tab pages. These new securities will also prevent changing the default search engine. The issue really lies mainly with personal devices that can be targeted for attack using policy-forced extension installs to gain control of certain functions. A whole host…
Google Chrome Prepares Default Block for Extensions That Hijack the New Tab Page or Search Engine
Google is developing a Chrome security feature to block policy-installed extensions from hijacking the New Tab page or changing the default search engine on unmanaged consumer devices, as indicated by ongoing Chromium Gerrit changes.This feature is not yet available in stable Chrome, but Google intends to enable it by default once approved. The update targets malware that exploits enterprise policy mechanisms on Windows and macOS consumer PCs.Th…
Google is preparing a protection for Chrome that would prevent extensions imposed via local policy keys from diverting the New tab page or the default search engine. This flaw makes the days of malware installed on personal computers that are not supported by a company.
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