Browser extensions are a prime target for cybercriminals. And this isn’t just a consumer problem – it’s a new frontier in enterprises’ battle against shadow IT. Ultimately, more extension permissions result in potentially bigger attack surfaces. Research shows that the average enterprise counts almost 1500 browser extensions across its ecosystem – even one bad add-on can cause reputational, financial, and privacy problems. Going forward, admins need to step up and recognize the threat, take back … More →

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