Application Guard Extension

Name: Application Guard Extension
Rating: 3.0455 (22 reviews)
Author: Microsoft Corporation

By: Microsoft Corporation Add-on

View untrusted websites in a separate Microsoft Edge browsing window to help protect your device from advanced threats.

This add-on was removed from Firefox Add-ons Store on 2024-06-12

Overview

Removed

Daily users

2,363

Data as of 2024-06-12

Rating:

3.05

(22)

Version:

2.0.2206.23003

Last updated: 2022-11-14

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Features & Capabilities

Application Guard Extension is a Firefox add-on developed by Microsoft. It aims to protect the device from advanced threats by directing untrusted websites to a separate, isolated version of Microsoft Edge. This safeguard ensures that any potential malicious sites remain within a secure container, thereby preserving the security of your device. This extension is compatible with latest Windows 10 versions (Professional, Enterprise, Education); however, automatic redirection of untrusted sites is not available in an unmanaged environment.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on

By:

Microsoft Corporation

Daily users:

2,363

Rating:

3.05

(22)

Version:

2.0.2206.23003 Last updated: 2022-11-14

Creation date:

2019-02-26

Risk:

Permissions:

Size:

794.05KB

Email:

bi*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2024-06-12

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Developed by:

Microsoft Corporation

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/application-guard-extension/

Email:

bi*****@gmail.com

User Reviews

Pros

In other browsers, it enhances security by requiring additional security applications on Windows
Some users appreciate the capability and have been using it for years across various browsers
One user finds it amazing

Cons

Does not work in Firefox with some users getting 'incompatible device' errors
Lack of updates since August 13, 2020
Some users experience functionality issues, as it doesn't open on pressing the button
Accusations of link hijacking and forcing users into Microsoft Edge
Considered by some as spyware to track web usage

Recent reviews

Nem működik a Firefox-ban, nem tudom miért nem office-ban igen, Chrome-ban igen, Firefox-ban nem! "Nem kompatibilis eszköz" -t ír! A "böngészőjét szervezete felügyeli" jelen van az edge-ben és Chrome-ban is nem tudom az okát (win11).

by Tá*****, 2024-02-24

by pu*****, 2023-01-12

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Is Application Guard Extension Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

Application Guard Extension requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

Application Guard Extension may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.