EXPERTS have warned that half of Chrome extensions pose a security risk. Extensions are tools you can download to enhance your internet experience but some have been found harbouring viruses and ot…
On the flip side, the experts say some "fly-by-night" developers may have a questionable background but don't ask for suspicious permissions, making them a high risk likelihood but low risk impact of actually being able to do something bad.
"Some extensions truly can’t function without certain permissions, even scary ones like clipboard read and browsing data," Incogni continues."A trusted developer is one with a history of problem-free software development and high user ratings."A previously above-board developer can turn bad actor, reviews can be bought or faked, and extensions can be compromised through no fault of the developer.
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