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Google Chrome may soon block New Tab hijacker extensions by default
Google is developing a Chrome security feature to prevent policy-installed extensions from hijacking the New Tab page or changing the default search engine. This mechanism would protect users from unwanted modifications to core browser functionality by restricting extensions deployed through enterprise policies.
Why it matters: Enterprise administrators and end users managing Chrome need awareness of this control as it affects how deployed extensions can modify browser behavior, requiring policy review for legitimate extensions that currently rely on these capabilities.
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Google Chrome may soon block New Tab hijacker extensions by default
Google is developing a Chrome security feature to prevent policy-installed extensions from hijacking the New Tab page or modifying the default search engine. The feature aims to restrict malicious or unwanted extension behavior that affects user browsing defaults.
Why it matters: Enterprise administrators and end users relying on Chrome should prepare for stricter extension controls, as this change may affect existing policies managing search engine settings and new tab behavior.
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Google Chrome may soon block New Tab hijacker extensions by default
Google is developing a Chrome security feature to prevent policy-installed extensions from hijacking the New Tab page or modifying the default search engine. The feature aims to restrict malicious or unwanted extension behavior that affects user browsing defaults.
Why it matters: Enterprise administrators and end users relying on Chrome should prepare for stricter extension controls, as this change may affect existing policies managing search engine settings and new tab behavior.
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