How to spot a ‘sleeper’ browser extension that’s actually malware

Browser extensions can turn bad. As Koi Security outlines, ShadyPanda started out as an affiliate scam, with 145 extensions ...

4.3 million have installed this malicious browser extension on Chrome and Edge - here's how to check

The list of extensions is quite extensive. There are 125 of them for Edge, and 20 for Chrome. Google has reportedly already ...

Malicious browser extensions hit 4.3M users

Malicious Chrome and Edge extensions collected browsing history, keystrokes and personal data from millions of users before ...

Firefox security warning - multiple browser addons found to be riddled with malware, so be on your guard

More than a dozen Firefox extensions were found to be malicious, planting backdoors and keeping track of user browsing habits ...
Houston Chronicle

Extensions bring magic – and possible hazards – to your web browser

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 ...
Fox News

Dangerous Chrome extensions mimic password managers

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 ...
Techlicious

Why Your Browser Extensions Could Be a Privacy Nightmare

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 ...