Is That Productivity Extension Safe? How Chrome Add-Ons Are Turning Into Backdoors

Is That Productivity Extension Safe? How Chrome Add-Ons Are Turning Into Backdoors If you use Chrome at work, you probably have a handful of extensions installed—a grammar checker, a note taker, a password manager, maybe a meeting scheduler. They feel harmless. They help you get things done. But recent events have shown that these very tools can quietly become pathways into your company’s network. ...

May 7, 2026 · 4 min · BriefArc Desk