Summary
- Browser extensions can enhance user experience on the internet.
- They can also be used as a hacking tool, gathering data such as passwords and monitoring user activity, to steal sensitive information.
- Some extensions have been known to deliver malware, from unwanted ads to more harmful software that can take over computers.
- There is also the risk of data breaches from extensions that collect more data than necessary.
- To avoid these risks, only install well-sourced extensions, keeping them updated, and removing any that are no longer needed.
- always carefully reading the privacy policy prior to installation.
- Staying vigilant when using browser extensions is paramount to protecting online security.
- This blog post serves as a timely reminder of the overlooked security risk presented by browser extensions.
By Fromdev Publisher
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