The Chrome Web Store is facing a new challenge as rogue developers manipulate the search system to promote malicious extensions in unrelated contexts, exploiting translation loopholes and keyword stuffing to increase visibility and downloads. Security researcher Wladimir Palant discovered 920 extensions engaging in these deceptive practices, leading to concerns about Google’s response to the issue despite previous alerts. The manipulation tactics hint at a coordinated effort by a small group of developers, raising questions about the effectiveness of the Chrome Web Store’s policies and enforcement.
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Spotify is down
Spotify is experiencing widespread outages affecting users in the US and Europe, preventing access to streaming services. The Spotify Status account acknowledged the issue at 8:45 AM ET, and while early reports originated in Europe, they have now expanded to the US, with Downdetector showing a spike in outages. Users are encountering problems with the web player, desktop app, and iOS app, with some facing a black screen or being unable to play songs, though...
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