Google is migrating Chrome browser extensions to a new specification that limits the functionality of ad blockers.

Google is disabling the original uBlock Origin ad blocker for more Chrome browser users, alongside other extensions that are no longer supported as the browser migrates to its new extension specification,

Google Chrome users have been warned to delete 16 “malicious” browser extensions that could lead to a security threat and “fraud” at the hands of a prolific “threat actor.”

Block Origin is loved by many because it stops ads from popping up on websites. However, the new Manifest V3 system removes a feature that uBlock Origin and similar extensions need to do their job.

Block Origin ad blocker and other legacy extensions as it imposes its new Manifest V3 spec. The action impacts Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers, where users now receive notifications urging them to uninstall unsupported extensions.

Google continues its rollout of gradually disabling uBlock Origin and other Manifest V2-based extensions in the Chrome web browser as part of its efforts to push users to Manifest V3-based extensions.

Google Chrome is said to have been targeted by criminals injected malicious codes into browser extensions, which allows the crooks to steal user data and commit scams

If you actively use Google Chrome extensions, this news might be concerning for you. Researchers have discovered that attackers have successfully infiltrated a slew of already trusted extensions, making them dangerous.