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Browser extensions make nearly every employee a potential attack vector
2025-04-16 04:00

Despite being present on virtually every employee’s browser, extensions are rarely monitored by security teams or controlled by IT, according to LayerX. Most extensions have access to sensitive data 99% of enterprise users have at least one extension installed in their browsers, and 53% have more than 10 browser extensions. This widespread usage means almost every employee represents a potential attack vector. 53% of enterprise users have installed a browser extension with “high” or “critical” … More → The post Browser extensions make nearly every employee a potential attack vector appeared first on Help Net Security.


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