Is That Chrome Extension Safe? How to Spot a Backdoor Disguised as a Productivity Tool
Is That Chrome Extension Safe? How to Spot a Backdoor Disguised as a Productivity Tool Intro Most of us have done it: you need a quick way to capture a screenshot, manage tabs, or check grammar, so you install a free Chrome extension. They’re convenient, often lightly reviewed, and seem harmless. But a growing body of evidence shows that extensions posing as productivity tools are being used as backdoors into personal and corporate systems. A recent report from Security Boulevard details how these seemingly innocent add-ons can siphon credentials, monitor browsing activity, and even give attackers persistent access to enterprise networks. For the average user, the risk is real, but so are the ways to protect yourself. ...