SquareX Discloses Architectural Limitations Of Browser DevTools In Debugging Malicious Extensions

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In other words, even if browser vendors were not inundated by the sheer quantity of extension submission requests, the architectural limitations of Browser DevT

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Despite the expanding use of browser extensions, the majority of enterprises and individuals still rely on labels such as “Verified” and “Chrome Featured” as a security indicator. The recent Geco Colorpick case exemplifies how these certifications provide nothing more than a false sense of security. Koi Research disclosed 18 malicious extensions that distributed spyware to 2.3M users.