Extension Auditor - Security & Privacy Analyzer

Despite Google’s robust security measures and efforts to safeguard the Chrome Web Store, incidents like the Cyber Haven breach on Christmas Eve 2024 highlight that determined attackers can still infiltrate these measures.

Browser extensions, while immensely helpful, are also incredibly powerful. Their vast reach to millions of users makes them attractive targets for malicious actors.

Malicious code embedded in extensions can collect sensitive user data, inject unwanted ads, or misuse computing resources—all without the user’s knowledge or consent. This underscores the risk posed by seemingly trusted extensions that can “go rogue” or become compromised, jeopardizing your data and privacy.

Extension Auditor aims to raise awareness by providing visibility into all installed extensions that request high-risk permissions.

Although Google’s Security, Trust, and Safety teams work tirelessly to protect users, maintaining a safer browsing environment requires collaborative efforts.

By staying vigilant, actively monitoring permissions, and fostering cooperation among users and the Chrome developer community, we can collectively reduce the risks posed by malicious extensions and make browsing safer.

🔑 Features

• 🔍 Real-time Security Analysis: Instantly analyzes installed extensions for security considerations.