Extensions

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This free tool exposes hidden dangers in your browser extensions and could stop the next big data breach
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This free tool exposes hidden dangers in your browser extensions and could stop the next big data breach

Browser extensions can be silent threats, silently harvesting your data without obvious signs ExtensionPedia could become the go-to source for vetting browser add-ons...

These dangerous fake Google Chrome extensions spoof VPNs and YouTube
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These dangerous fake Google Chrome extensions spoof VPNs and YouTube

DomainTools found more than 100 domains promoting fake browser extensions These extensions impersonated legitimate products and reputable businesses They were stealing sensitive data...

Google removes Chrome admin privileges to reduce threat posed by dodgy extensions
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Google removes Chrome admin privileges to reduce threat posed by dodgy extensions

A Microsoft dev has submitted an update to Chromium The update de-elevates Chrome, to run without admin privileges by default This should prevent...

Browser extensions are increasing the attack surface, putting employees and businesses at risk
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Browser extensions are increasing the attack surface, putting employees and businesses at risk

LayerX says enterprises are using tens of extensions daily Many are built by anonymous individuals Some have extensive permissions, putting sensitive data at...

Millions of Google Chrome users could be at risk from these dodgy extensions
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Millions of Google Chrome users could be at risk from these dodgy extensions

Security researcher finds more than 30 unlisted Google Chrome extensions Cumulatively they have more than four million users They are potentially hazardous, with...

Malicious “polymorphic” Chrome extensions can mimic other tools to trick victims
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Malicious “polymorphic” Chrome extensions can mimic other tools to trick victims

Researchers find malicious browser extensions can assume the appearance of any other installed in the browser It can also disable other extensions, completely...

VSCode extensions pulled over security risks, but millions of users have already installed
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VSCode extensions pulled over security risks, but millions of users have already installed

Security researchers found malicious code hiding in two VSCode extensions Microsoft quickly pulled them and notifies users The developer criticized Microsoft’s move, saying...

Google wants to give IT admins more control over what Chrome extensions you use at work
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Google wants to give IT admins more control over what Chrome extensions you use at work

Google’s Chrome Web Store for Enterprise has been made available It’s free to use for Chrome Enterprise Core and Premium users Two new...

Google Chrome extensions hit in major attack – dozens of developers affected, so be on your guard
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Google Chrome extensions hit in major attack – dozens of developers affected, so be on your guard

Researchers discover large supply-chain attack targeting Chrome extension developers Dozens have been compromised, resulting in possibly millions of victim users Researchers urge users...