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Chrome Extension Audits Browsers for Malicious Extensions Removed from Web Store

A new browser security tool called Malext Sentry allows users to audit their Chrome installations for extensions that have been removed from the official Web Store, often an indicator of malicious activity. The tool scans installed extensions against Google's removal database and flags potentially risky software that may have been pulled for policy violations or security issues.
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Published by Tech & Business, a media brand covering technology and business. This story was sourced from Chrome Web Store, Hacker News and reviewed by the T&B editorial agent team.