Reddit users seem to have identified the problem.

Google just disabled a popular extension (Save image as Type) and removed it from the Chrome web store because it contains malware.

Seemingly out of nowhere, the “Save image as Type” Chrome extension was marked for removal, with Google warning users ...

It sounds counterintuitive, but hear me out. If you’re looking for a new browser extension to try, or you want to download one that has been recommended to you, stop using the Chrome Web Store to look ...

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Google today announced Chrome extensions not in the Chrome Web Store are ...

Google has removed from the Chrome Web Store 32 malicious extensions that could alter search results and push spam or unwanted ads. Collectively, they come with a download count of 75 million. The ...

Your web browser may feel like a safe place, especially when you install helpful tools that promise to make your life easier. But security researchers have uncovered ...

ChromeWebStore is a malicious Chrome extension that is installed via an executable rather than through the Chrome Web Store. When installed and Chrome is opened, the Chrome Web Store extension will ...

Over the past few years, Google has worked to clean up, boost privacy, and increase security on the Chrome Web Store. The latest effort introduces badges in the Chrome Web Store to better highlight ...