Extensions are plug-ins that give your web browser superpowers - or at the very least, capabilities it didn’t have right out of the box. But the way extensions are built and distributed also makes ...

Learn how the ShadyPanda campaign turned trusted browser extensions into spyware and the steps security teams can take to reduce extension risk.

Browser extensions are well known productivity enhancers that make our web browsing experience more personalized. In recent years, they’ve also served as business workflow streamliners. However, a new ...

Malicious extensions occasionally find their way into the Chrome Web Store (and similar libraries in other browsers) by posing as legitimate add-ons. Some of them only morph into malware after gaining ...

Browser extensions are a handy way to add features your browser might not have. From blocking unwanted ads to increasing download speeds, extensions can make the browsing experience much better for ...

A Google Chrome extension with a "Featured" badge and six million users has been observed silently gathering every prompt ...

Millions of users have been affected by a spyware campaign that has hijacked popular browser extensions. Here’s how it works and how to stay safe.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. As I reported Dec. 29, hackers using compromised Chrome ...

The idea behind anonymous browsing is simple: It masks your IP address and location to make it appear that you are located in a different region. This can be beneficial because it prevents third ...

Online shopping has become integral to modern life, offering convenience, variety and competitive pricing. However, with the sheer number of retailers and pricing options, it can be challenging to ...