


Screenshot of Ring Extension Virus on Google ChromeĪddition to that, it can also be dangerous because the virus has the ability to steal information. The “Ring” extension’s symptoms are particularly annoying to computer users. This has become a nuisance to many people because the extension and it’s source folder are both very difficult to delete. There have been many variations of the aforementioned extension. Every time this threat is updated, it alters and assumes many different names. It takes the form of a web plugin with a cog wheel icon. This malware that spreads through Google Chrome is called ChromeLoader.

Since it violates the privacy of the user, this type of extension is flagged as malware and should not be kept in the browser. It can cause the browser to do unwanted actions and it can even log the data being sent and received while browsing. “Ring” is a malicious extension that redirects and hijacks the user’s browser.
