Google Chrome to Block Policy-Installed Extensions from Hijacking New Tab Page

Google is developing a security feature for Chrome that will block policy-installed extensions from hijacking the New Tab page or altering the default search engine by default. The change targets extensions deployed via enterprise or organizational policies rather than user-initiated installations. No specific release date or Chrome version number was provided for the implementation. The measure aims to mitigate unwanted modifications that can expose users to malicious redirects or unauthorized search engine changes. The feature does not address extensions installed directly by users.