GOOGLE is developing new features in Chrome to prevent policy hijacking by malware that alters default search engines and new tab pages. This vulnerability affects consumer devices but is managed in enterprise settings where IT administrators enforce policies. The planned security updates aim to block unauthorized extensions on unmanaged devices, while ensuring legitimate user choices remain unaffected.
This initiative addresses a long-standing issue where malicious software exploits enterprise policy capabilities, particularly on unmanaged PCs. The feature will not be available immediately as it requires extended development to effectively balance security measures and user installation freedom.