This created an untenable situation where developers could release malicious extensions masquerading as something benign and useful.
When Chrome extensions were first released, users could download them from any website that wanted to offer them.
While all major browsers feature extensions, the majority of extension security issues center around Chrome extension security. Unfortunately, Google Chrome browser extensions have too much access to user data, and bad actors know how to take advantage. They allow browsers to offer a more customized experience for users, from adding a digital clock to more intrusive extensions for content blocking. Browser extensions have been around for over 20 years, debuting on Internet Explorer 5.
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