HOW Browser Extensions Steal Your Data

https://youtu.be/cIGESSm39n4https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Malicious-extensions:1Browser 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 Intro00:31 Overview01:18 What is a Browser Extension?04:09 Understanding Permissions05:54 Background Service Workers07:00 Pop-Ups07:22 Content Scripts07:54 Specific Permissions16:17 Underground Extension Marketplaces18:47 Should You Use Extensions At All?21:08 ConclusionExtensions 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!https://twitter.com/mattfrizBuilding Browser Extensions Book: https://amzn.to/43mg6YHBrought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Sam Ettaro, OGAR, Will Sandoval and Naomi BrockwellTo support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)NBTV's new eBook out now!Beginner's Introduction To Privacy - https://amzn.to/3WDSfkuBeware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show