Browser extensions can turn bad. As Koi Security outlines, ShadyPanda started out as an affiliate scam, with 145 extensions masquerading as wallpaper and productivity apps across ...
Malicious Chrome and Edge extensions collected browsing history, keystrokes and personal data from millions of users before ...
Extensions are plug-ins that give your web browser superpowers - or at the very least, capabilities it didn’t have right out of the box. But the way extensions are built and distributed also makes ...
While most enterprises lock down endpoints, harden networks, and scan for vulnerabilities, one of the riskiest vectors often slips through unmonitored: browser extensions. These small, user-installed ...
Security researchers recently discovered two extensions for the Google Chrome browser were rerouting valuable traffic through compromised proxies, and thus sharing sensitive information with malicious ...
If you want to enable extensions in incognito mode on your browser, go to the Extension settings page, find the extension you want, and toggle the option that says “Allow it incognito or in Private ...
Chrome extensions are incredibly useful, whether you want to block ads, track the best deals or enhance your browsing experience. They can be downloaded from the Chrome Web Store, which functions like ...
Most of us install Chrome extensions for convenience. I have three that are currently active – my password manager, a grammar checker, and Adobe Acrobat. But those helpful little add-ons might be ...
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