Browser extensions, like MetaMask, extend web browser capabilities but come with significant risks. Although the Chrome Web Store features around 155,419 extensions, malicious actors often disguise harmful tools as legitimate add-ons. Even genuine extensions require extensive permissions, making them prone to spying and exploitation. Attackers may also create counterfeit versions of popular extensions to trick users, leading to potential data theft and account compromise. As such, while extensions can enhance user experience, their safety must be critically assessed.
Even legitimate extensions have extensive permissions. They can modify all websites, control their interface, or inject any code.
Cybercriminals find victims through extensions built with hidden malware, often disguised as useful add-ons.
Collection
[
|
...
]