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The Dangers of Chrome Extensions: Are 280 Million Users at Risk?
Chrome users face risks with extensions, as 280 million installs included malware over three years, study shows. Stay vigilant for online safety.
What are the Dangers in Chrome Extentions?
In a recent article in Forbes, conflicting reports shed light on the prevalence of dangerous Chrome browser extensions. While Google claims that less than 1% of all installs include malware, a study conducted by researchers from Stanford University and the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security suggests that a staggering 280 million users have installed extensions containing malware over a three-year period.
With over 250,000 extensions available on the Chrome Web Store, the sheer volume of options can make it challenging for users to discern the safe from the unsafe. Google’s assurance that only a small percentage of installs are problematic may not provide much comfort, especially in light of the researchers’ findings.
The study by Sheryl Hsu, Manda Tran, and Aurore Fass highlights the risks associated with security-noteworthy browser extensions for Chrome. These extensions often request advanced permissions that can compromise user privacy and security, expanding the potential attack surface for malicious actors.
One concerning revelation from the study is that extensions containing malware were available on the Chrome Web Store for an average of 380 days, with some remaining undetected for years. This underscores the importance of thorough vetting and monitoring of extensions to mitigate risks to users.
On the other hand, Google has emphasized its commitment to ensuring the safety of Chrome users when it comes to extensions. The Chrome security team conducts rigorous reviews of all extensions before they are published on the Web Store and implements monitoring mechanisms to detect and address any security threats promptly.
As users navigate the vast landscape of Chrome extensions, it is crucial to exercise caution and be mindful of the permissions requested by each extension. Understanding the potential risks and taking proactive steps to safeguard personal data can help mitigate the threat posed by malicious extensions.
Ultimately, the conflicting reports serve as a reminder of the evolving nature of cybersecurity threats and the importance of staying vigilant in an increasingly digitized world. By staying informed and adopting best practices for online security, users can better protect themselves from potential risks associated with browser extensions.
Stay safe, stay informed, and stay secure in your digital endeavors.
Read the article in Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2024/06/24/280-million-google-chrome-users-installed-dangerous-extensions-study-says/
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Last Updated on April 7, 2026 by Daily News Staff
🕒 [UPDATE] Artemis II Reaches the Moon
Orion has reached lunar proximity, giving astronauts a historic view of the Moon as the spacecraft performs its flyby maneuver.
Artemis II Successfully Launches
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA has successfully launched its Artemis II mission, marking the first crewed journey toward the Moon in more than 50 years.
The powerful Space Launch System (SLS) rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on April 1, carrying four astronauts on a 10-day mission around the Moon and back.
On board are Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen. The mission is already being hailed as a major milestone in NASA’s effort to return humans to deep space.
Shortly after liftoff, the Orion spacecraft successfully reached orbit and deployed its solar arrays, beginning its journey that will eventually send the crew on a translunar trajectory toward the Moon. 
Artemis II is a lunar flyby mission, meaning astronauts will not land but will travel farther from Earth than any human mission in decades while testing critical systems needed for future landings.
The mission also marks several historic firsts, including the first woman and the first person of color—Victor Glover—to travel into lunar space.
NASA says the mission is a key step toward future lunar landings and long-term plans to establish a human presence on the Moon later this decade.
🛰️ Artemis II Mission Timeline
The 10-day Artemis II mission follows a carefully planned trajectory from Earth to the Moon and back:
- Day 1: Launch and Earth orbit
- Day 1–2: Translunar injection burn
- Days 2–4: Deep space travel
- Days 4–5: Lunar flyby
- Days 5–8: Return to Earth
- Days 9–10: Reentry and splashdown
For official updates and in-depth mission details, visit the following trusted sources:
- NASA: Artemis II Mission Overview
- NASA Artemis Program (Return to the Moon)
- Orion Spacecraft – Mission Details
- Space Launch System (SLS) Rocket Overview
- Kennedy Space Center – Launch Operations
- Watch NASA Live Coverage and Replays
🧾 Sources
- NASA official launch coverage and mission updates
- NASA Artemis II press materials and briefings
- NASA Kennedy Space Center launch operations updates
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CropX Technologies has launched CropX Vision, a new AI-powered vineyard monitoring solution designed to help growers measure vine water stress using a single canopy image.
The new tool uses computer vision and agronomic modeling to estimate leaf water potential from a smartphone photo, giving growers and agronomists a faster and more scalable way to assess plant stress across entire vineyard blocks. The company says the goal is to support better irrigation decisions throughout the growing season.
CropX Vision is available globally on both iOS and Android. The platform is also integrated into the broader CropX application, allowing users to combine canopy-based stress insights with other agronomic data in one place.
According to CropX, the technology offers an in-season alternative to traditional pressure chamber measurements, which can be more time-consuming and limited in sampling range. Instead of relying on specialized equipment, growers can capture a single image in the field and receive plant-level water stress insights.
The product builds on technology originally developed by Tule Technologies, a California-based precision irrigation company acquired by CropX in 2023. Tule’s canopy sensing technology has already been used in California vineyards, and CropX is now expanding that capability to growers worldwide.
CropX says the global release reflects its continued focus on data-driven tools that help growers improve productivity while managing water more efficiently.
CropX Vision is now available for download via the app stores:
- iOS: https://apps.apple.com/nl/app/cropx-vision/id6756921607?l=en-GB
- Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cropx.cropx_vision&pcampaignid=web_share
For more information, visit CropX Vision.
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Consumer Corner
Unilever, Google Cloud Strike Five-Year AI Partnership to Reshape Consumer Goods Marketing
Unilever and Google Cloud have announced a five-year partnership aimed at accelerating the consumer goods giant’s digital transformation through AI, cloud infrastructure, and data modernization.
The deal centers on helping Unilever strengthen brand discovery, marketing measurement, and AI-driven customer engagement across its global portfolio, which includes Dove, Vaseline, and Hellmann’s. A major focus is the rise of conversational and agentic commerce, where consumers increasingly discover and shop for products through AI-powered interactions rather than traditional search and browsing.
As part of the agreement, Unilever will migrate its integrated data and cloud platform to Google Cloud, creating what the companies describe as an AI-first digital backbone. That system is intended to help Unilever move faster on demand generation, turn data into actionable insights, and respond more quickly to shifts in the market.
The partnership is built around three pillars:
- Agentic commerce and marketing intelligence
- An integrated data and cloud foundation
- Advanced AI adoption across the business
Unilever leadership framed the move as part of a broader shift in which technology is becoming central to value creation in the fast-moving consumer goods sector. Google Cloud said the collaboration will use advanced AI models, including Gemini, to help modernize business processes and improve agility.
Unilever said it generated €50.5 billion in sales in 2025, operates in more than 190 countries, and reaches 3.7 billion people every day.
What to watch for
- How “agentic commerce” changes consumer brand discovery
- Whether other major CPG companies follow with similar AI-cloud partnerships
- How AI-backed marketing measurement impacts ad efficiency and conversion
Source: PR Newswire / Google Cloud
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