Warn Insecure Redirection
What is Warn Insecure Redirection?
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- webRequest
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Extension summary
If you visit a link that appears to simply be a redirection link and that link is not loaded over HTTPS, it will expose the redirection link to potential snoopers.
For example, if you visit:
http://www.example.com/redirect?goto=https://www.paypal.me/ashleymadison/100USD
Notice the HTTP in "http://www.example.com" means it is insecure.
Since example.com is NOT loaded over HTTPS, everyone on the Internet will know that you intend to visit the Paypal website to send money to Ashley Madison. Even though the Paypal website will be loaded over HTTPS, your intention will already be exposed by visiting example.com over an insecure connection.
This extension will catch these potential problems and give you the option to:
- Try loading example.com over HTTPS
- Visit Paypal directly over HTTPS
- Continue with the insecure link
Extension safety
Risk impact
Warn Insecure Redirection requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Warn Insecure Redirection has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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