{"id":4979,"date":"2022-02-08T14:35:08","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T19:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/?p=4979"},"modified":"2022-02-08T14:35:08","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T19:35:08","slug":"why-you-should-be-suspicious-of-web-browser-extensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/why-you-should-be-suspicious-of-web-browser-extensions\/","title":{"rendered":"Why you should be suspicious of web browser extensions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/web-browser-security-stock-illustration-300x245.jpg\" alt=\"An illustration of a laptop with a web browser open loading content, with a red triangle containing an exclamation point at the upper right corner of the screen.\" width=\"300\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/web-browser-security-stock-illustration-300x245.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/web-browser-security-stock-illustration-1024x838.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/web-browser-security-stock-illustration-768x628.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/web-browser-security-stock-illustration-1536x1257.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/web-browser-security-stock-illustration-200x164.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/web-browser-security-stock-illustration.jpg 1914w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Many of us rely on one or more browser extensions to make our lives easier. They can help you manage your passwords, block ads, translate text, manage tasks and more. However, as convenient and useful as they might seem, these add-ons aren\u2019t always harmless and can be a \u201cprivacy nightmare,\u201d as one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/188346\/why-browser-extensions-can-be-dangerous-and-how-to-protect-yourself\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"external external_icon\">How-To Geek<\/a> article states.<\/p>\n<h2>What is a browser extension?<\/h2>\n<p>In a nutshell, a web browser extension is software that adds supplemental features or functionalities to whichever browser you\u2019re utilizing, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/security.berkeley.edu\/education-awareness\/browser-extensions-how-vet-and-install-safely\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"external external_icon\">Berkeley Information Security Office<\/a>. Extensions got their start in 1999 with \u201cExplorer Bars\u201d in Internet Explorer, according to the How-To Geek article \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/718676\/what-is-a-browser-extension\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"external external_icon\">What Is a Browser Extension?<\/a>\u201d Firefox, Opera, Chrome and Safari enabled extensions in the 2000s. Today, you\u2019ll find thousands available for the main web browsers.<\/p>\n<h2>Why are web browser extensions a potential cybersecurity risk?<\/h2>\n<p>Extensions commonly have extensive access to every site you visit and can subsequently harvest tons of data, How-To Geek explains. That includes any passwords or information you type into online accounts and forms in addition to your browsing habits. While extensions aren\u2019t guaranteed to lead to security issues, their data collection capabilities mean you should be incredibly cautious about installing them.<\/p>\n<p>Here are just a few examples of security incidents stemming from extensions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>In 2017, the developer of the Web Developer extension for Chrome took the bait in a phishing scam, and the hacker uploaded a malicious version of the software that displayed more ads on websites, according to How-To Geek. Because Chrome automatically updates installed extensions, what you thought was a safe extension can get replaced by infected software in scenarios like this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>More than 80 million users fell for fake Chrome ad blocker extensions that inserted ads into Google search results, according to an August 2020 <a href=\"https:\/\/adguard.com\/en\/blog\/fake-ad-blockers-part-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"external external_icon\">blog post from AdGuard<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Millions of people had their browsing history harvested and exposed because of the DataSpii privacy problem with Chrome and Firefox browser extensions, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/information-technology\/2019\/07\/dataspii-inside-the-debacle-that-dished-private-data-from-apple-tesla-blue-origin-and-4m-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"external external_icon\">Ars Technica<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is far from an exhaustive list. Overall, extensions have enormous potential to spy on you, insert ads or carry out even more nefarious actions.<\/p>\n<h2>How to make sure your browser extensions are safe<\/h2>\n<p>You can take the following steps to minimize your chances of experiencing security issues related to web browser extensions, according to Berkeley, How-To Geek, and <a href=\"https:\/\/krebsonsecurity.com\/2020\/03\/the-case-for-limiting-your-browser-extensions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"external external_icon\">KrebsonSecurity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Do your research before installing an extension. Is it from an established and trusted developer? Be sure to check out the reviews as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Utilize as few extensions as possible. Don\u2019t leave anything you no longer use or need installed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Review the permissions for your extensions carefully and uninstall any that suddenly ask for more access for no good reason.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Never install an extension solely to view content on one specific website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/krebsonsecurity.com\/2020\/03\/the-case-for-limiting-your-browser-extensions\/\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4981\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-extension-image-1024x691.jpg\" alt=\"An image of a blank browser window containing the following quote from Brian Krebs: &quot;Given the high stakes that typically come with installing an extension, consider carefully whether having the extension is truly worth it.&quot; \" width=\"800\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-extension-image-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-extension-image-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-extension-image-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-extension-image-1536x1037.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-extension-image-2048x1382.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-extension-image-200x135.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the best way to avoid a security snafu stemming from a browser extension is to rely on this type of software as little as possible and to be incredibly cautious when you do so.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to learn more about minimizing your cybersecurity risk level, our advisors can refer you to leading security solution suppliers in our partner network. For details, please give us a call at 877-599-3999 or email <a href=\"mailto:sales@stratospherenetworks.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sales@stratospherenetworks.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many of us rely on one or more browser extensions to make our lives easier. They can help you manage your passwords, block ads, translate text, manage tasks and more. 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