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Chrome Web Store Gets Badges To Help Users Avoid Shady Extensions
Google is adding a couple of new badges to the Chrome web store that will tell users if an extension comes from a verified developer and if it has been vetted for security and user experience. Chrome browser extensions are convenient, but the degree to which they have been exploited in the not-too-distant past is also worrying. From stealing data and malicious code injection to pushing adware and redirecting users to malware distribution pages, Chrome extensions continue to be abused by bad actors.