Symantec Browser Protection

Browser Security by Symantec Endpoint Security Division of Broadcom.
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Symantec Browser Protection is a powerful Chrome extension designed to enhance your online safety by integrating Symantec's advanced threat intelligence directly into your browser. This tool proactively detects and blocks a variety of web-borne threats including phishing sites, malware downloads, malicious advertisements, and compromised websites, ensuring a safer browsing experience.

Powered by Symantec's global Threat Intelligence teams, users benefit from up-to-date analysis and protection against evolving cyber threats affecting businesses and individuals alike. The extension is currently available for early preview, reflecting Broadcom's commitment to delivering cutting-edge security solutions. For continuous updates on active threats, users can refer to Symantec's daily protection bulletins.Your usage is subject to Broadcom's End User License Agreement, underpinning trust and compliance.

Manifest V3 Extension Privacy & Security Productivity Utilities
By:
https://broadcom.com
Users:
10,000 -10,000
Rating:
4.94
(146)
Version:
1.0.0.217 Last updated: 2024-04-26
Creation date:
2024-01-19
Risk:
High risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • downloads
  • notifications
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size:
276.00KB
Email:
ji*****@broadcom.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
15 hours ago

Ranking

# 7,020 ▼ 1,456
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User reviews

Users appreciate Symantec Browser Protection for its ease of installation, lightweight design, and effective security against web threats without affecting browser performance. Its reputation as a trusted brand reassures users about reliability. However, some users request timely updates to keep up with Chrome's changes, and a few express concerns about the extension's handling of DNS servers, specifically it opening Google DNS regardless of user preferences, which could have privacy implications.
Pros
  • Easy and quick to install and use.
  • Provides an additional layer of security against online/web-based threats.
  • Lightweight and does not impact browser performance.
  • From a trusted brand (Symantec) offering reliable protection.
  • Effectively blocks suspicious and malicious websites, enhancing user safety.
Cons
  • Requires regular updates to maintain compatibility with the latest Chrome versions and ensure best protection.
  • Concern regarding DNS handling where the extension opens Google DNS servers despite user settings, which raises privacy and technical implications.
Recent reviews
Good extension, but please kindly update the extension every month for better protection & security & compatibility with latest versions of google chrome browsers.
by SU*****, 2025-01-21
Супер! Дякую! :)
by bo*****, 2025-01-17
ทดลองก่อนครับ ถ้า ดี เพิ่ม ดาวให้ครับ ขอบคุณครับ
by TU*****, 2025-01-17
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Symantec Browser Protection 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

Symantec Browser Protection has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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