By RecOsint | Dec 4, 2025
"Read and Change All Your Data" When you install an extension, you click "Allow" without reading. Most extensions ask for permission to: "Read and change all your data on the websites you visit." – Meaning: They can see your Bank Balance, Emails, and Passwords as you type them.
You installed a safe AdBlocker 2 years ago. It was great. But today, it is Spyware. – The Scam: Developers often sell popular "safe" extensions to shady companies. – The Update: The new owners push a silent update that adds tracking code to steal data.
Cookie Stuffing & Keylogging Malicious extensions don't just block ads. – Cookie Stuffing: They hijack your shopping links (Amazon/eBay) to steal affiliate commissions. – Keylogging: Some capture every keystroke, including credit card numbers on checkout pages.
Go to your Extension Manager (chrome://extensions) right now. – Remove: Anything you don't recognize or haven't used in months. – Check: Does a "Calculator" extension really need access to "All Websites"? If yes, delete it.
The most secure browser is the one with Zero Extensions. – Rule: Only install extensions from trusted developers (like Google, Microsoft, or Adobe). – Tip: Use a separate browser (like Brave) for banking that has no extensions installed.