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wraith808:
Extensions are being bought out by adware and malware companies.

http://arstechnica.com/security/2014/01/malware-vendors-buy-chrome-extensions-to-send-adware-filled-updates/

Here is a running list so far

http://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1vir7a/chrome_extensions_are_being_bought_out_by_malware/

phitsc:
Thanks for the heads up!

dr_andus:
Looks like Google will crack down on these, which makes sense, considering that ChromeOS is a cornerstone of their strategy for world domination (in which I'm willingly participating... ;))

Google discards extensions that force feed users ads in Chrome | Internet & Media - CNET News

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