Google Chrome is the biggest player in the browser market and is used on more than 3 billion devices worldwide. This situation opens the door for hackers to attack user data via Chrome and to decipher the information. Kaspersky’s latest analysis of more than 80 million devices dangerous Google Chrome extensions proved to be in danger.
87 million people use Google Chrome extensions
Kaspersky has reached nearly 87 million downloads. 34 malicious Google Chrome extension discovered. Saying that these extensions are used for various purposes, the cyber security company pointed out that the data in Chrome may be in danger.
Google these extensions From the Chrome Web Store lifted. But it may still be present on the devices of millions of users. That’s why Kaspersky recommends checking the extensions you use and changing your passwords if necessary.
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The cyber security firm said that the dangerous extensions it detected random codes to websites revealed that it placed the user’s movements and thus tracked the movements of the user. Allegedly, many extensions detected by Kaspersky received negative comments on the Chrome Web Store, but Google did not take action on this.
Here are 34 extensions that Chrome users should remove:
- Autoskip for Youtube
- soundboost
- Crystal Adblock
- Brisk VPN
- Clipboard Helper
- Maxi Refresher
- Quick Translation
- Easyview Reader view
- PDF Toolbox
- Epsilon Adblocker
- Craft Cursors
- Alfablocker ad blocker
- Zoom Plus
- Base Image Downloader
- Clickish fun cursors
- Cursor-A custom cursor
- Amazing Dark Mode
- Maximum Color Changer for Youtube
- Awesome Auto Refresh
- Venus Adblock
- Adblock Dragon
- Readl Reader mode
- Volume Frenzy
- image download center
- Font Customizer
- Easy Undo Closed Tabs
- Screence audio recorder
- OneCleaner
- repeat button
- Leap Video Downloader
- Tap Image Downloader
- Qspeed Video Speed Controller
- HyperVolume
- Light picture-in-picture
Google has removed these extensions from the Web Store after research. But you may still be using it on your computer, tablet or smartphone. Don’t forget to check your extensions for data security.