Is That Chrome Extension Safe? How 'Productivity Tools' Are Hiding Backdoors
Is That Chrome Extension Safe? How ‘Productivity Tools’ Are Hiding Backdoors Browser extensions are small software programs that add features to Chrome—ad blockers, password managers, note-taking tools, grammar checkers. Millions use them daily without a second thought. But a recent investigation has revealed a darker side: attackers are packaging backdoors into extensions that look like legitimate productivity aids. The result is a growing threat that targets not just individuals but entire companies. ...