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#4 BleepingComputer general August 02, 2026 at 14:17 UTC

Google Chrome may soon block New Tab hijacker extensions by default

By Mayank Parmar

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Google is developing a Chrome security feature to block policy-installed extensions from hijacking the New Tab page or altering the default search engine, targeting a common persistence and adware technique used by malicious extensions. Policy-installed extensions have historically been abused by enterprise-targeting malware and PUPs to maintain browser control even after user attempts to remove them. This change would represent a meaningful reduction in browser hijacker effectiveness for Chrome's multi-billion user base.

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