Google Chrome’s massive market share makes it a major target for hackers. To identify if Chrome has been compromised, users should look for increased resource consumption, suspicious ads/banners, intrusive pop-ups, the sudden appearance of new apps, and browser changes. Remedying these issues may involve using a Mac cleanup tool, resetting Chrome settings, removing unwanted extensions, and not clicking suspicious links. Also, for safer browsing, turn on firewall and install antivirus software.
Ways to ward off hackers
Jeffrey Bowie was arrested for trying to install malware into computers at SSM St. Anthony’s Hospital, Oklahoma City. Tech consulting firm Coffey & Consult noted
