Most extensions are installed from a dedicated market for the browser you use. One might think those extensions have been fully vetted and safe, yet Bleeping Computer reported on August 7, 2025, that ...

Browser extensions can be helpful, but the way they are built and distributed also makes them vulnerable to hacking and malicious attacks.

Not all browser extensions are handy helpers – some may contain far more than you have bargained for.

Browser extensions can be a great way to boost your productivity while browsing. Chrome, which is the most popular browser out there, supports a wide range of extensions, and so do other Chromium ...

Researchers have discovered an attack that allows malicious Chrome extensions to transform into other browser extensions to steal sensitive information.

Almost 7 million users have attempted to install malicious browser extensions since 2020, with 70% of those extensions used as adware to target users with advertisements.

A sophisticated and alarming malware campaign has been enacted through web browser extensions, with the result that 2.3 million users across both Chrome and Edge have fallen victim to this large ...

Understanding and managing permissions granted to browser extensions is essential for limiting access to sensitive data and preventing exposure to unwanted third parties.