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fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Majority of Browser Extensions Can Access Sensitive Enterprise Data, New Report Finds

Browser extensions pose significant cybersecurity risks due to excessive permissions and anonymity of developers.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Privacy technologies

Your Crypto Wallet Could Vanish Thanks to a Chrome Extension-And You'd Never Know | HackerNoon

Browser extensions enhance web functionality but pose significant security risks.
fromHackernoon
2 years ago
London startup

The HackerNoon Newsletter: Falling in Love With Chatbots Is the Next Cybersecurity Nightmare (4/23/2025) | HackerNoon

Emotional attachment to AI companions presents new cybersecurity challenges that require attention.
Browser extensions are useful but may harbor hidden risks.
fromZDNET
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

5 browser extension rules to keep your system safe in 2025

Browser extensions can pose significant security risks, as illustrated by a malicious extension that stole user data and was active for over 30 hours.
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Majority of Browser Extensions Can Access Sensitive Enterprise Data, New Report Finds

Browser extensions pose significant cybersecurity risks due to excessive permissions and anonymity of developers.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Privacy technologies

Your Crypto Wallet Could Vanish Thanks to a Chrome Extension-And You'd Never Know | HackerNoon

Browser extensions enhance web functionality but pose significant security risks.
fromHackernoon
2 years ago
London startup

The HackerNoon Newsletter: Falling in Love With Chatbots Is the Next Cybersecurity Nightmare (4/23/2025) | HackerNoon

Emotional attachment to AI companions presents new cybersecurity challenges that require attention.
Browser extensions are useful but may harbor hidden risks.
fromZDNET
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

5 browser extension rules to keep your system safe in 2025

Browser extensions can pose significant security risks, as illustrated by a malicious extension that stole user data and was active for over 30 hours.
more#cybersecurity
fromCSO Online
4 weeks ago
SF politics

Warning to developers: Stay away from these 10 VSCode extensions

Malicious extensions cleverly mimic legitimate tools, making user detection difficult.
#manifest-v3
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Google continues pulling the plug on Manifest v2

Google is disabling Manifest v2 extensions to enhance security and performance with Manifest v3, affecting many popular add-ons, especially ad-blockers.
fromComputerworld
8 months ago
Web development

What Windows users need to know about Chrome's browser extension shakeup

Google Chrome is phasing out older extensions to adopt a new browser add-on standard, impacting popular ad-blockers like uBlock Origin.
fromArs Technica
11 months ago
Privacy technologies

Google Chrome's plan to limit ad blocking extensions kicks off next week

Google Chrome is phasing out the more capable Manifest V2 extension system in favor of the limited Manifest V3, despite controversy.
fromArs Technica
9 months ago
Privacy technologies

Chrome's Manifest V3, and its changes for ad blocking, are coming real soon

Google Chrome is implementing a new extension platform, requiring Manifest V3 for improved security and performance.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Google continues pulling the plug on Manifest v2

Google is disabling Manifest v2 extensions to enhance security and performance with Manifest v3, affecting many popular add-ons, especially ad-blockers.
fromComputerworld
8 months ago
Web development

What Windows users need to know about Chrome's browser extension shakeup

Google Chrome is phasing out older extensions to adopt a new browser add-on standard, impacting popular ad-blockers like uBlock Origin.
fromArs Technica
11 months ago
Privacy technologies

Google Chrome's plan to limit ad blocking extensions kicks off next week

Google Chrome is phasing out the more capable Manifest V2 extension system in favor of the limited Manifest V3, despite controversy.
fromArs Technica
9 months ago
Privacy technologies

Chrome's Manifest V3, and its changes for ad blocking, are coming real soon

Google Chrome is implementing a new extension platform, requiring Manifest V3 for improved security and performance.
more#manifest-v3
fromZDNET
7 months ago
Information security

How to use the open-source Proton VPN browser extension

Browser-based VPNs only protect web traffic, not other applications.
Proton VPN is highly recommended for its usability and security features.
You need a paid account for Proton VPN with no free options available.
fromFuturism
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How to Block Google's Annoying AI Answers With This Cool Browser Plugin

Users can block Google's AI Overviews with browser extensions, offering options to prevent AI-generated summaries.
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