HOW Browser Extensions Steal Your Data

Browser extensions can be a lot more dangerous than you realize. You probably don't understand the permissions that you're granting when installing a browser extension, so in this video we look at these permissions under a microscope, and explain what each one means. We also uncover the sketchy underground extension marketplace that no one talks about -- extensions that have lots of users are purchased and repurposed to collect data and do all kinds of nefarious things.

00:00 Intro

00:31 Overview

01:18 What is a Browser Extension?

04:09 Understanding Permissions

05:54 Background Service Workers

07:00 Pop-Ups

07:22 Content Scripts

07:54 Specific Permissions

16:17 Underground Extension Marketplaces

18:47 Should You Use extensions At All?

21:08 Conclusion

extensions are powerful tools that can be used for good and bad. Be careful which ones you let into your digital life.

Special Thanks to Matt Frisbie for sharing his expertise!

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Permanent Record - Edward Snowden

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