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

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  • Research shows that Manifest V3 could suffer from security issues
  • The upgraded Chromium manifest still allows malicious extensions
  • Some security tools struggle to identify dangerous extensions

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

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

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