Browser extensions spy on you, even if its developers don’t

In this web content, the author highlights the dangers of accepting “revenue offers” for browser extensions. These offers may inject malware into the browsers of users without their knowledge. The author warns developers to be cautious and not to embed external resources or code from unknown sources, as this can compromise the security of the extension. The content also mentions how browser extensions can be used to access and steal sensitive information, such as bank account details and passwords. It emphasizes the importance of only installing extensions from trusted and reputable sources, and conducting background checks on the developers. The author also promotes their own browser extension, Linguist Translate, which is free, open-source, and focused on user privacy.

https://vitonsky.net/blog/2023/09/01/malware-in-browser-extensions/

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