How to identify and remove a malicious browser extension
Go to your browser extensions list (Chrome: three dots > Extensions), find the suspicious extension, and click 'Remove'. Then reset your homepage if needed.
Malicious extensions hide in your extension list and inject ads, change your homepage, or steal data. Identify unfamiliar extensions and remove them. Then clear your cache and reset your homepage if changed.
Risk: High
⏱ 5-10 minutes
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Removing extension but not resetting homepage - ads continue
- Not clearing cache - malicious cookies persist
Signs you need professional help
- Extension keeps reappearing after removal - sign of deeper malware
- Can't remove the extension
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