How to Make Sure that Chrome Extensions are Safe Before Installing?

1. ARE CHROME EXTENSIONS SAFE? ALL THE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

2. INTRODUCTION These days, Nearly every Internet user is using Chrome extension. Everyone has at least one chrome extension installed on their laptop or desktops. But have you ever wondered, are Chrome extensions really safe? Chrome extensions can add so many new functionalities in your Chrome web browser. With all the usability and functionality, a greater risk of privacy intimidation also comes to your computers. There are so many web browsers that exist in the market. However, due to the extraordinary ecosystem and syncing functionalities provided by Google, Chrome holds the largest market cap. More than 55% of internet users are using Google Chrome for web browsing. Now let's discuss, what are the Chrome extensions and why do we need them? Chrome Extension Development

3. WHAT ARE THE CHROME EXTENSIONS? AND WHY DO WE NEED THEM? Chrome extensions are small programs that can be installed in your Chrome web browsers to add certain unique functionality to the Chrome web browser. Chrome extensions can be installed from the Chrome Web store. They can be used to fulfill so many requirements. The extensions add exceptional functionality to your Web browser. They improve your productivity to perform a particular task. Chrome Extension Development Company

4. WHAT ARE THE SECURITY THREATS FORM CHROME EXTENSIONS? Chrome extensions can perform so many tasks. But, In doing so, they can have access to every task you perform on your browser. They may know all the websites you are visiting, your banking details, your passwords, & login details. They can irritate you by showing inappropriate ads or may redirect your search traffic. They put you in vulnerable conditions. If your data goes into the wrong hands, you may possess an security threat. Chrome Extension

5. WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THIS SECURITY THEFT? There are few things which you should know before installing any extension. We can give attention to the list of the information they will fetch from your browser. We can perform a bit of the research for the developer of the extensions before installing. There many ways to protect yourself from this security theft. let's discuss different ways to protect your self from this security theft. Extension

6. FEW PRIMARY PRECAUTIONARY STEPS These are the few primary preventive steps that can help you to protect your self from security theft. Don't use dozens of extensions. Eventually, it increases security risk. They also affect the overall performance of your computer. Use extension from the official Chrome Web Store only. Do not use extension directly, unless you know who created them or you know their credibility. Google Extension

7. CHECK THE CREDIBILITY OF THE DEVELOPER For the Chrome Web Store, the name of the developers will be given just down below the name of the extension. The credible developers will have a website, which shows their past work, their skill sets, their expertise, testimonials or any piece of information which proves their credibility.If you don't find any of this, don't worry. There many more ways to decide whether to install this extension or not. Extension Development

8. PERMISSIONS When you install the extension, a popup that will show what information it will fetch from your browser. If it asks for the information which they don't even need, then there is a great chance of your security theft. Any extension that you are already using is suddenly asking for new permission, that's not a good indication too. This happens if the extension is hijacked or the original owners of that extension might have sold that extension. Chrome Extension Development

9. USER REVIEWS In this digital age, many of the developers can buy or produce fake reviews. If you find so many positive reviews with similarly written sentences don't consider them. There will be a few user reviews that are addressing a genuine issue, developers can solve them by updates. If there are numerous reviews addressing the same issue or the various reviews complaining about data theft. You better leave that extension behind. Chrome Extension Development Company

10. ABOUT US At Softpulse Infotech we create a remarkably good functional Chrome extension. Accelerate the overall workflow of your business by getting a functional Chrome extension custom made for your business needs. We are one of the most experienced Chrome extension development company. Feel free to get in touch with us, let us grow your business.

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