Can extensions steal your information?

Do extensions steal data?

Yes, it can. Extensions asks for permission(s) just before you install them. Permission like tabs, read and change all your data.., etc.

Are extensions a security risk?

Malicious browser extensions can redirect your search traffic elsewhere. A dangerous web extension could potentially download malware, adware, and Trojan horse viruses. Some browser extensions can gather bits of information from your browsing history and pass it on to third parties or sell it to advertisers.

Can browser extensions steal passwords?

Remember that spell-checking browser extension that asked for permissions to read and analyze everything you type? Cybersecurity experts warn that there's a high chance that some extensions are misusing your consent to steal the passwords you punch into the web browser.

Can extensions hack you?

An extension may have hijacked your browser and is trying to bring traffic to another search engine. The point here is that if Chrome takes you anywhere other than Google (and you haven't set it to do so), you have reason to suspect that you've been hacked. Your social media accounts are liking strange posts.