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Fake Chrome update scam could infect your computer
Monday, August 31, 2026
A Chrome extension used by 70,000 people displayed fake update warnings after an unauthorized person gained control of it. The extension, which had a 4.7-star rating on the Chrome Web Store before the incident, began injecting the fraudulent warnings into users' browsers. The specific extension name and current status were not identified in available reports.
Original reporting: https://www.foxnews.com/tech/fake-chrome-update-scam-infect-computer
