Hope everyone's having a secure week! I wanted to bring up something that I think often flies under the radar in our discussions about broader security threats: browser extensions. We all use them, right? Ad blockers, password managers, productivity tools, even those fun little theme enhancers. They add so much functionality to our browsing experience. But have you ever really stopped to consider the level of access you're granting these seemingly innocuous little programs? Think about it: Access to Your Data: Many extensions request permissions to read and change data on websites you visit. This can include sensitive information like login credentials, financial details, personal messages, and browsing history. Potential for Malware: Malicious actors can and do create seemingly legitimate extensions that are actually designed to steal data, inject ads, or even take over your browser. Sometimes, even legitimate extensions can be compromised through updates or vulnerabilities....
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