Google Chrome may soon block New Tab hijacker extensions by default
Summary
Google is developing a new security feature for Chrome that will proactively block policy-installed extensions from hijacking the New Tab page or altering the default search engine. This change aims to enhance user security by preventing unauthorized modifications to browser settings.
IFF Assessment
FRIEND
This feature provides a proactive defense against a common browser hijacking technique, making it harder for malicious extensions to compromise user settings.
Defender Context
This development is positive for defenders as it closes a common attack vector used by malicious extensions. Users and organizations should be aware that this feature is being rolled out and ensure their managed extensions comply with these new restrictions to avoid disruptions.