In 2024, less than one percent of all installs from the Chrome Web Store were found to include malware. We're proud of this record and yet some bad extensions still get through, which is why we also monitor published extensions.
An SNE is defined as an extension that contains malware, violates Chrome Web Store policy, or contains vulnerable code. It's thus a more expansive category than simply a set of malicious extensions.
Browser extensions have long been a matter of concern because they have access to sensitive information. They may be able to see the data going into or out of your web browser, depending upon the permissions granted.
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