This article will help you remove malicious browser extensions/add-ons from your browser.
Remove Extensions From Google’s Chrome Browser
To remove an unwanted extension you will need to access your extensions management screen and handle it from there:
- Start the Chrome browser.
- Click on the dotted button on the right corner of your screen, and choose settings from the menu that will pop up.
- On the Settings screen click on the Extensions option on the bottom left.
- On the Extensions Management screen, locate the relevant extension you wish to remove and click on the associated Remove button.
- A popup asking for your approval will appear next to the address bar. Don’t forget to approve your request and click on Remove.
- Done! The extension is now fully removed from your browser!
Remove Malicious Add-Ons from Microsoft Edge Browser
To remove an unwanted extension you will need to access your extensions management screen and handle it from there:
- Start the Edge browser.
- Click on the puzzle-peice-shaped button on the right of your address bar to access the extensions quick menu, and select “Manage extensions”.
- On the Extensions Management screen, locate the relevant extension you wish to remove, and click on the associated Remove link.
- A popup asking for your approval will appear next to the address bar - don’t forget to approve your request and click on Remove.
- Done! The extension is now fully removed from your browser!
Locating the “Dormant Colors” Malicious Extensions
- Visit your browser's Extensions Page to see a list of all extensions currently installed on your browser.
- To find relevant extensions from the “Dormant Colors” malicious campaign, you can reference some of the examples below - follow extension names as well as logo icons to find the relevant variant that might have infected your browser
- Locate the malicious browser extension you wish to remove and select Remove.
- For more help managing your browser extensions, click here: Installing & Managing Chrome Extensions
- To learn more about Dormant Colors Extensions, click here.