Delete Now, 15 Google Extensions That Steal User Data – Google Chrome browser users should be wary! Millions of data are reported to have been kidnapped because of the extension of Google Chrome. Here are 15 Google Chrome extensions that you should stay away from if you don’t want your data stolen.
Do you like searching on the internet using a netbook or computer? If so, of course you have a favorite browser, right? I don’t know if it’s Google Chrome, Mozilla Fiorefox, Opera and others.
On a computer or netbook itself, there are several browsers that you can use. But what is quite famous is Google Chrome, the browser made by Google.
That’s right, who does not recognize this browser. Google Chrome has many support extensions or an additional program that makes it easier for us in specific needs.
For example, the extension or what is called this extension has various features and roles.
If you visit the Chrome Web Store you can find various extensions as needed. Unfortunately, there are quite a few extensions that are scattered on the Chrome Web Store that are actually risky.
Citing from Chromeunboxed.com, recently the computer Anti Virus company Avast found 15 dangerous extensions on Google Chrome.
According to a report from Avast which handles follow-up discovery from CZ.NIC, there are still 15 extensions scattered around Google Chrome. You need to be careful and if you place one it must be removed immediately.
“Our thesis is that the extension was intentionally created with the malware built into it. Or the creator may have made the extension known before injecting malware into it via enhancements,” said Avast researcher Jan Rubin.
Most of the dangerous extensions in Google Chrome are those that redirect users to their social media accounts, then they are redirected to advertisements and phishing sites.
Until they can obtain user personal data, such as date of birth, e-mail address, and active device used. Not only that, they collect user search data and have the power to inject malware into the user’s device.
Well, below are 15 risky Google Chrome extensions that you should remove.
Direct Messages for Instagram
DM for Instagram
Invisible mode for Instagram Direct Message
Downloader for Instagram
Phone App for Instagram
Stories for Instagram
Universal Video Downloader
Video Downloader for FaceBook
Vimeo Video Downloader
Zoomer for Instagram and FaceBook
VK Unblock. Work fast.
Odnoklassniki Unblock. Works quickly.
Upload photos to Instagram
Spotify Music Downloader
The New York Times News
If you find some of the above extensions installed in Google Chrome, remove them quickly.
Source: Kontan.co.id
