How Malicious Plugins Bypass Restrictions in Chrome Manifest V3?
The article discusses problematic extensions that are capable of circumventing Google's ban on running remote code. As more people use web browsers, extensions become a popular way to customize the browsing experience. Unfortunately, some of these extensions can be used maliciously. The authors point out that despite security measures implemented by Google, such as the 'remote code ban', certain extensions have found ways to bypass these protections. Specific examples are provided where malicious extensions could access user data and manipulate their browsing experience. The article concludes with a call to users to exercise caution when installing new extensions and to take time to research their reputation before adding them to their browser.