Be cautious while installing Google Chrome extensions: CERT-In

Computer Emergency Response Team of India (CERT-In), the national cyber security nodal agency, on Wednesday asked public to be cautious about installing Google Chrome’s extensions.

Internet users should exercise caution while installing Google Chrome extensions as the company has removed over 100 malicious links after they were found collecting “sensitive” user data, the country’s cyber security agency said.

CERT-In also advised Internet users to only install extensions which are absolutely needed and refer user reviews before doing so.

Internet users should uninstall extensions which are not in use, it said, adding that users should not install extensions from unverified sources.