Google Removed 70 Chrome Extensions Because of Security Issue

Google Removed 70 Chrome Extensions Because of Security Issue


Google recently removed 70 chromes extensions from the chrome web store due to security issues. All these extensions were stealing the users' browsing information and displaying ads.

These extensions were active for malvertising and ad-fraud campaigns since January 2019.

Security researcher Jamila Kaya and Ciscoowned Duo Security fond that 70 Chrome extensions were stealing user browsing data and displaying unwanted ads during browsing, these extensions were installed 1.7 million times.

Below can see the full list of that 70 chrome extensions-
  1. ProMediaConverter Promotions
  2. EasyToolOnline Promos
  3. CrushArcade Ads
  4. GreatArcadeHits Ads
  5. ArcadeFrontier Ads
  6. MapsFrontier Advertising
  7. SuperSimpleTools Promos
  8. Advertisements by ArcadeYum
  9. PackTrackPlus Promos
  10. EasyToolOnline Promos
  11. PlayPopGames Ads
  12. QuickNewsPlus Promos
  13. GameZooks Advertisements
  14. PackTrackPlus Promotions
  15. PackTrackPlus Promotions
  16. MapsFrontier Advertisement Offers
  17. ExpressDirections Promos
  18. MapsTrek Promos
  19. ClassifiedsNearMe Promos
  20. MapsTrek Promos
  21. ClassifiedsNearMe Promos
  22. ExpressDirections Promos
  23. MapsTrek Offers
  24. MapsVoyage Promotions
  25. FreeWeatherApp Promotions
  26. EarthViewDirections Promotions
  27. MapsFrontier Advertisements
  28. ArcadeCookie Offers
  29. RecipeAlly Promos
  30. MapsTrek Promotions
  31. Offers by MapsFrontier
  32. GamesChill Ads
  33. PackTrackPlus Promotions
  34. MapsVoyage Ads
  35. Advertising by MapsFrontier
  36. PlayZiz Advertisements
  37. Advertising Offers by MapsVoyage
  38. MapsFrontier Advertising Offers
  39. FreeWeatherApp Promos
  40. FreeWeatherApp Advertisement Offers
  41. ExpressDirections Ads
  42. YoYoQuiz Promotions
  43. MapsVoyage Advertising
  44. MapsPilot Ad Offers
  45. GoFreeRadio Promos
  46. Advertising Offers by FreeWeatherApp
  47. Advertisement Offers by QuizKicks
  48. Ads by MapsVoyage
  49. JumboQuiz Advertising
  50. MapsScout Advertising Offers
  51. DeluxeQuiz Advertising
  52. SuperSimpleTools Promos
  53. Advertising by MapsPilot
  54. Advertisements by MapsScout
  55. PackageTrak Promos
  56. Ad offers by Froovr
  57. PackageTrak Promos
  58. GameDaddio Marketing
  59. DearQuiz Advertising
  60. Offers by MapsScout
  61. YoYoQuiz Advertisements
  62. Advertisment Offers by GameDaddio
  63. QuizFlavor Advertising
  64. Advertisements by QuizDiamond
  65. QuizPremium Advertisements
  66. CouponRockstar Offers
  67. MapsFrontier Promos
  68. Advertising Offers by MapsPilot
  69. PlayThunder Offers
  70. LoveTestPro Ad Offers
  71. PackageTrak Promos
Before removing these chrome extensions Google already removes 470 chrome extensions form chrome webstore So, the total number of removed chrome extensions is reached 500 and still, Google is working to make a safe and secure place for users.
If you are using any chrome extensions then you can check that secure level on  crxcavator.io  by submitting the Extension ID or Search by Name.
The reference of this post is thehackernew.com you can click here for reference post.

Conclusion:-
Information and list of 70+ chrome extensions that were recently removed by google due to security reasons.

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