FREEBeginner · 3 minute read · Micro-lesson 17

Recognizing risky browser extensions

Extensions can have broad access to web pages. Review the publisher, purpose and requested permissions. Remove extensions you no longer need and use organisational approvals at work.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Learning objectives

  • Match permissions to purpose.
01

The useful habit

Extensions can have broad access to web pages. Review the publisher, purpose and requested permissions. Remove extensions you no longer need and use organisational approvals at work.

02

Apply it

A simple calculator extension requests permission to read all websites. That scope deserves scrutiny.

APPLIED EXAMPLE

Put it in context

A simple calculator extension requests permission to read all websites. That scope deserves scrutiny.

Illustrative scenario for learning, not a claim about a verified customer incident.

Common mistakes

  • Acting on urgency before verifying the request

Your practical checklist

Checklist ticks are temporary and are not recorded as account progress.

MINI RECAP

Match permissions to purpose.

Put your understanding to the test.

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