Browser extensions make nearly every employee a potential attack vector

Despite being present on virtually every employee’s browser, extensions are rarely monitored by security teams or controlled by IT, according to LayerX. Most extensions have access to sensitive data 99% of enterprise users have at least one extension installed in their browsers, and 53% have more than 10 browser extensions. This widespread usage means almost every employee represents a potential attack vector. 53% of enterprise users have installed a browser extension with “high” or “critical” … More

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