Chrome Users Targeted by Websites Forcing Them to Install Extension to Leave

Discussion in 'malware problems & news' started by Minimalist, Feb 23, 2017.

  1. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

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    http://news.softpedia.com/news/chro...em-to-install-extension-to-leave-513237.shtml
     
  2. Dragon1952

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    That sounds scary.
     
  3. MisterB

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    The article isn't correct about it being difficult to remove. All chrome extensions are stored in the users \appdata\local\Google\User Data\ folder and deleting that folder will remove all extnsions, preferences and customizations. No need to install an AV
     
  4. Minimalist

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    For knowledgeable person, removal of extension is not that hard. For regular user though it might be difficult. Finding location where extension is store with correct id might give them some trouble.
     
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