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January 4 tech news roundup: Google removes legit Chrome extension instead of a malware, Microsoft displays yet another ad on Windows 11, Honey’s Pie AdBlock extension comes under fire – FileHippo News January 4 tech news roundup: Google removes legit Chrome extension instead of a malware, Microsoft displays yet another ad on Windows 11, Honey’s Pie AdBlock extension comes under fire

Google removed the popular EditThisCookie extension, which has 3 million users, from its Chrome Web Store due to its lack of support for Manifest V3. Meanwhile, it failed to remove a copycat malware extension, EditThisCookies®. Also, Windows 11 users are seeing pop-up ads for Xbox PC Game Pass, a Honey-affiliated ad-blocker was involved in a code scandal, and tech company ESET recommends switching to Linux. Furthermore, hackers have breached cybersecurity firm Cyberhaven and injected malware into its Chrome extension.

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