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Chrome just flagged a hugely popular extension as unsafe

By Source Android Authority Published

Google has removed the popular GoFullPage extension from the Chrome Web Store after flagging the tool as unsafe, causing widespread concern among its 11 million active users.

Key Points

  • GoFullPage, a widely used screenshot utility, was abruptly disabled across Chrome and Brave browsers due to a policy violation.
  • Developers confirmed the removal resulted from a copyright dispute rather than a security compromise or malware infection.
  • Google is currently working with the GoFullPage team to resolve the issue and restore the extension to the Chrome Web Store.
  • Users are advised to avoid unofficial versions of the software and can use Chrome’s built-in DevTools as a temporary alternative.

Why it Matters

This incident highlights how automated security warnings in web browsers can cause unnecessary alarm when policy enforcement is conflated with malware detection. It serves as a reminder for users to verify the source of software alerts before assuming a security breach has occurred.
Android Authority Published by Hillary Keverenge
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