An extension I used almost every day was bought by a new owner and loaded up with spyware. It happened in 2024, but Google ...

Honey-like affiliate hijack in question ...

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Reddit users seem to have identified the problem.

How can an extension change hands with no oversight?

Smaller files load faster, which positively impacts page performance — but you need to maintain visual quality. Use a tool that compresses intelligently. ➔ Convert to the right format: JPEG is ...

Google finally removed the popular "Save image as Type" Chrome extension for secretly stealing affiliate commissions, a full ...

Local news outlets play a vital role in keeping communities informed, often covering everything from public meetings and local events to small business developments and regional updates. Platforms ...

A popular Chrome extension, "Save image as Type," changed ownership and was updated with malicious code to covertly inject hidden iframes to steal affiliate commissions.

Google delisted the image conversion tool earlier this month, but not before it had likely been modifying thousands of users' ...