Google Is Fighting More Malicious Plugins Than Ever Before By Adding A New Feature To Its Browser.

Malicious Chrome Extensions. Just like in the real world, computer security requires constant vigilance. So far, several incidents indicate that some Chrome extensions contain malware; For this reason, Google is adding new tools to the Chrome Web Store so that users can use the plugins more securely.

However, many users may not realize that browser add-ons can be another factor in injecting malware into the system.

PCWorld writes that the Chrome Web Store now has two new indicators to indicate the health of the plugins. ” Established Publisher” suggests that the developer of this plugin has been approved by Google as the owner and follows the policy of Chrome developers.

The “Featured” icon also indicates that the option follows the Chrome Web Store’s recommended instructions and has a list of images and descriptions.

Note that these items are in the official review phase for the Chrome Web Store.

Google employees check every add-on that is placed in the store. Periodic checks are also performed to ensure that no malware is injected into the plugins during the update.

However, problems with malware and adware are more or less appearing in the Chrome Web Store. It is also possible for users to install third-party plugins outside the Web Store. It can be hazardous for their system because the publisher’s source has not been checked.

As cyberspace users, we should always be careful about the software we install on our systems. Even light chrome extensions can contain malware that can extract information in today’s world. Before installing anything, it is best to first search for the developer’s name and read other users’ comments.