Symantec Extension

Name: Symantec Extension
Rating: 1.1716101694915255 (472 reviews)
Author: Broadcom Enterprise Security Group

Extension works along with Symantec Information Security product for protecting data based on company policy

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The Symantec Extension is designed to enhance data security within your browser by enforcing your organization's policies seamlessly. Working alongside the Symantec Information Protection product, this extension ensures sensitive information is secured according to company standards while you browse. Ideal for businesses demanding robust in-browser data protection, it provides a streamlined solution to integrated security management without disrupting workflow.

Extension Privacy & Security Productivity

By:

Broadcom Enterprise Security Group

Users:

1,000,000

Rating:

1.17

(472)

Version:

15.7.00207.01003 Last updated: 2021-06-10

Creation date:

2021-06-10

Risk:

Permissions:

<all_urls>
nativeMessaging
management
tabs

Size:

15.88KB

Email:

ji*****@broadcom.com

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-16

Ranking

# 305 ▲ 6

User reviews

Multiple users report that the Symantec Extension is difficult or impossible to uninstall, especially on personal devices synced with organizational accounts, raising privacy concerns. It consumes high CPU resources, slowing down Chrome and general system performance. While some acknowledge its role in securing organizational data, many find it intrusive, disruptive, and akin to malware. The forced installation and lack of removal options frustrate users, negatively impacting daily workflows and prompting some to abandon Chrome altogether.

Pros

Helps in securing organizational data.
Essential for enterprise security management.
Provides necessary control for IT administrators.

Cons

Cannot be uninstalled by users, even after leaving the organization.
Consumes high CPU resources, causing slowdowns and poor system performance.
Automatically installs on synced devices, causing privacy concerns.
Annoying behavior like opening unwanted tabs and hindering workflows.
Perceived as malware or intrusive software by multiple users.

Recent reviews

谁能告诉我怎么卸载了

VV*****, 2023-05-03

This extension makes daily job harder, I have to upload rich media content every day and this thing force me to use alternative browsers or even my own laptop or mobile, which really is a security issue too bad for Symantec that sell security and all companies get is people unable to work finding workarounds (Unable to rate 0 stars)

MA*****, 2022-02-25

什么辣鸡，没法卸载。 WTF, can't uninstall.

JQ*****, 2021-10-29

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Extension safety

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.

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

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Chrome extension may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Chrome extension reputation on Chrome Web Store, the amount of time the Chrome extension has been around, and other signals about the Chrome extension. 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 Chrome extension.

Symantec Extension is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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