Extensions are plug-ins that give your web browser superpowers - or at the very least, capabilities it didn’t have right out of the box. But the way extensions are built and distributed also makes ...

Cybercriminals are constantly finding new ways to exploit trusted apps and browser extensions. Since people tend to trust tools that seem legitimate, attackers use them to spread malware or steal ...

AI assistants are moving deeper into the browsers we use every day. They can summarize a webpage, explain what you are looking at and, in some cases, take action on websites for you. That convenience ...

AI isn't just good for talking.

While browser extensions add useful functionality to Web browsers, such as blocking ads, managing passwords, and taking notes, they also increase the organization's security and privacy risks. Browser ...

Koi Security investigated a single malicious extension used as a color picker and found it had infected 2.3 million users on Chrome and Edge. Cybernews reported in 2024 that more than 350 million ...

Browser extensions have evolved into essential browser tools that reshape how people work, search, and stay secure online. Modern productivity browser extensions now combine tab management, AI ...

Antitrust regulators are turning their attention to mobile web browsers. Last week, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced an update to its investigation into anticompetitive ...

Newswise — Popular web browser extensions designed to protect user privacy and block online ads are falling short, according to NYU Tandon School of Engineering researchers, who are proposing new ...

Maker, meme-r, and unabashed geek, Joe has been writing about technology since starting his career in 2018 at KnowTechie. He's covered everything from Apple to apps and crowdfunding and loves getting ...

There is more to a web browser than just searching the web. It’s a gateway to endless information and experiences. After all, there are times, though, when the basic features don’t cut it. As tiny ...

Browser extensions are a handy way to add features your browser might not have. From blocking unwanted ads to increasing download speeds, extensions can make the browsing experience much better for ...