Adware hits over 100k users via Chrome wallpaper extensions

THE article discusses the discovery of 152 Chrome wallpaper extensions with 105,000 installs that are linked to adware and fake traffic. Published on June 15, 2026, by Ravie Lakshmanan, it highlights concerns over browser security and the prevalence of malicious software hidden within seemingly harmless browser extensions. Users are advised to exercise caution when installing extensions and to regularly review their added extensions for suspicious activity.