Bob the Cyber-Guy’s Cyber Safety Tip #124
“Browser Extensions Can See More Than You Think” Those little add-ons in your browser—coupon finders, PDF tools, weather widgets, grammar helpers—feel harmless. Some aren’t. 🚨 What’s the hidden risk? Many browser extensions request broad permissions , including: Reading everything you type Seeing every website you visit Accessing saved passwords or form data Injecting ads or tracking scripts And here’s the kicker: They can change after you install them. An update can quietly expand permissions overnight. ⚠️ Common assumptions that get people burned “It came from the official store, so it must be safe” “I installed it years ago—it’s probably fine” “It’s just a coupon helper” Even legitimate extensions can be sold, hijacked, or updated with risky behavior. ✅ Simple protection steps (no tech headache) Remove extensions you don’t actively use Review permissions every few months Be suspicious of extensions that want “access to all sites” Avoid...