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Google Chrome may soon block New Tab hijacker extensions by default

August 2, 2026 · BleepingComputer · Severity: MEDIUM

Google is preparing a new Chrome security feature that would block policy-installed extensions from hijacking the New Tab page or changing the default search engine.

Key Takeaways

  • Google is preparing a new Chrome security feature that would block policy-installed extensions from hijacking the.
  • Google is preparing a new Chrome security feature that would block policy-installed extensions from hijacking the New Tab page or changing the default search engine.
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