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Why malicious extensions get deleted "silently" ? how about transparent "Tombstone" pages instead

Family & KidsKids & Family ActivitiesFamily, Youth & Education / Kids & Family Activities
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Family-friendlyGeneral PublicParents/ToddlersPublic
When:
July 16, 2026 · 11:33 AM
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Hey everyone, When Firefox or Chrome removes a malicious extension, it usually vanishes into thin air. It gets disabled in browser, and the store link turns into a generic “Oops! We can’t find that page”. While pulling malware quickly is great, this “silent deletion” is incredibly frustrating. The Problem Zero Context: You’re left guessing if the extension glitched, failed to sync, or was actually stealing your data. Missed Education: Users lose a chance to learn why an app was dangerous (e.g.,

Family & KidsFamily-friendlyGeneral PublicParents/ToddlersPublic

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