This popular Chrome extension has malware in it, so be careful. Google has taken it down. Here's another option.
After finding malware in the code, Google has banned a popular Chrome extension. After finding malware in the code, Google has banned a popular Chrome extension. The extension in question is Save as Image Type, which makes it easy to save pictures from the web. However, it seems to hide an unpleasant surprise. The extension in question is Save as Image Type, which makes it easy to save pictures from the web. However, it seems to hide an unpleasant surprise.
Because Google has banned this extension, you can't install it from the Chrome Web Store anymore. Because Google has banned this extension, you can't install it from the Chrome Web Store anymore. Furthermore, users of the extension have begun receiving browser notifications informing them of this.
A screenshot published by Android Authority shows the aforementioned message. The warning reads: "This extension has been blocked. Google has detected that the 'Save as Image Type' extension contains malware." Therefore, if you have this extension installed in Chrome (or any other Chromium-based browser), it is recommended that you uninstall it to avoid any problems.
Currently, there are no official reports regarding the type of malware present in this extension or its extent. However, posts circulated on Reddit over the weekend indicating that the extension uses a fraudulent system to alter affiliate marketing links on online stores.
The Save as Image Type extension has become very popular for Chrome thanks to its ability to save any image in a format specified by the user. This allows, for example, downloading any image as a PNG or JPG, regardless of its original format. This is a very useful option for avoiding WebP and similar formats.
According to recent reports, this Chrome extension allegedly exploited its popularity to generate illicit profits. Evidence has reportedly been found of malware modifying affiliate marketing codes on sites like Amazon and Best Buy, resulting in the illegal diversion of rewards and revenue.
It should be noted that no official explanation has yet been provided regarding this situation. For now, it is advisable to remove this Chrome extension and find an alternative until the situation becomes clearer (or not).
The Save as Image Type extension isn't the first instance of affiliate marketing revenue being allegedly diverted. This malicious practice has been observed in other extensions, particularly those designed to find deals on e-commerce sites. However, this extension differs in its functionality, as it includes a tool specifically for saving images from the internet. We will continue to monitor developments in this matter.
An alternative to this plugin is another one with the same name: Save as Image Type