Is That Chrome Extension Spying on You? How to Spot a Backdoor
Is That Chrome Extension Spying on You? How to Spot a Backdoor You probably have a handful of Chrome extensions installed—maybe a grammar checker, a coupon finder, or a tab manager. They make life easier. But a recent report from Security Boulevard (March 6, 2026) detailed something unsettling: attackers have been turning “productivity” extensions into backdoors, especially in enterprise settings. While the report focused on businesses, the same risks apply to anyone who uses extensions on a personal device. ...