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Google Chrome extensions remain a security risk as Manifest V3 fails to prevent data theft and malware exploitation

  • Research shows that Manifest V3 may suffer from security problems
  • The upgraded Chromium manifest still allows malicious extensions
  • Some security tools have difficulty identifying dangerous extensions

Browser extensions have long been a useful tool for users, improving productivity and streamlining tasks. However, they have also become a prime target for malicious actors looking to exploit vulnerabilities, targeting both individual users and companies.

Despite efforts to improve security, many of these extensions have found ways to exploit loopholes in Google’s latest extension framework, Manifest V3 (MV3).

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