# PSA: Don't trust that Chrome update popup — it could be malware

> PSA: Don't trust that Chrome update popup — it could be malware Aug 13, 2026 — 4:07 AM ET - Persistent pop-ups urging you to update Chrome may actually be malware pushed by compromised browser extensions.

- **Source:** [Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/chrome-update-pop-ups-extension-malware-3698053/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7d8b03faca55ab8dcfeeb3)
- **Published:** 2026-08-13
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #google
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a7d8b03faca55ab8dcfeeb3

---

_GearOpen's distilled summary. The full original article is published at Android Authority (source link above); GearOpen does not republish the source's full text._