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February 11, 2020, 05:14:48 PM
#94
Even though Google has checked before launching it to the public, but there are still gaps that can be used to steal your assets through add ons, developers who have this source code can insert complicated code that is difficult to understand and often cases of theft of data stored through add ounce.
I guess Google has a strict checking system for extension developers as well as they do in the Play Store, although we also understand that applications in Play Store are not so safe from hackers. They didn't learn from how strict the extension selection process is on Apple's platform.

you better not need to use add ons that are not really unused and better not at all to be safer.
I only use extensions to change the appearance of my browser.
hero member
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February 10, 2020, 12:57:34 PM
#93
It's important to be aware of browsers add-ons, as reason there has no special surety to work with full faith that your data won't lost by using add-ons.

I don't usually download add-ons so I think I'm safe from that but I'm still taking precautionary measures when it is about downloading any file on the web. This got me a feeling of not downloading files even the most important that I have to save.
I started to have anxiety about this although I'm aware of the files that I should ignore and never entertain any of them. But the feeling was already there and it's really fearing me even though I know how to take care of it.
Some extensions have also a virus that can still get your information, so do not install any extension that is not known by the computer because that might be a malicious file that can steal your information. Double-check also your antivirus so that if you install an application, you can see if that app has a malicious file inside.
I'm not pointing to the extensions but those normal downloadables that I have to on the web. I'm aware of those extensions and I don't usually download any of them because I've learned not from my mistake but from the experience of others.
I have already my anti-virus and the main concern here is how a user used to browse on the web. Whether he has tons of anti-virus but he's not careful with what he does on the internet, he's still prone to things like this.
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February 10, 2020, 11:26:07 AM
#92
Thanks josey for warning, add on are really very dangerous because i have a friend who data was stole because of this add on, and as you are saying he lost his etherwallet key and also some around 1000 dollar. so please dont download add on that are un-necessary
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February 10, 2020, 11:00:38 AM
#91
For those who don't know or are addicted to browser extensions you need to be careful because many browser add on are dangerous and they can steal data and keys from your PC, the latest dangerous extension is Ledger chrome extension which is fake, this add on does nothing than steal your backup recovery phrase

The source is right below
https://nulltx.com/fake-ledger-chrome-extension-causes-major-problems/amp/

That was right. We must always be mindful of the browsers we use as well as the sites we logged in for there may be some instances that the browser we are using to get into this forum or access our wallets online might be accessed by the browser we are using for some might have features that can steal or have an access to our account even without our permission. So better check the settings and features of the browser you will be using if you will try to use other browser aside from chrome or firefox. Better be mindful not to click strange pop ups that will drive you into other page just to secure your information. If you are somewhat a forgetful person, better write down into a piece of paper or save into a document file your seed or password or anything you have used to secure your account rather than allowing the browser to save your password to let you easily access your account once you wish to log in to the same site again.
Definitely, hackers have some techniques to use just to hack important information of every people. It is a kind of malware that is giving lots of advertisements and can give you some malicious files when you click it, it is exactly an Adware. There are other types of it but I will not mention it all. The idea is that we must be mindful of our moves because the internet is full of scammers and hackers, so we should be aware of every decision we make to protect our important information especially our wallet.
It's important to be aware of browsers add-ons, as reason there has no special surety to work with full faith that your data won't lost by using add-ons.

I don't usually download add-ons so I think I'm safe from that but I'm still taking precautionary measures when it is about downloading any file on the web. This got me a feeling of not downloading files even the most important that I have to save.
I started to have anxiety about this although I'm aware of the files that I should ignore and never entertain any of them. But the feeling was already there and it's really fearing me even though I know how to take care of it.
Some extensions have also a virus that can still get your information, so do not install any extension that is not known by the computer because that might be a malicious file that can steal your information. Double-check also your antivirus so that if you install an application, you can see if that app has a malicious file inside.
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February 10, 2020, 10:52:50 AM
#90
I think always install add-ons from a trusted website and don't install unknown add-ons. Still, open chrome in the incognito mode that is safe and secures due not to save history in the browser, and hardware wallet is secure than web wallet or any other extension wallet.
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February 10, 2020, 09:29:18 AM
#89
Indeed dangerous because the browser extension can be manipulated by inserting a copy paste address virus, but the address comes from a scammer, the more severe it might be a trojan virus that can control a pc such as a remote desktop the impact would be terrible because all important data might be stolen, and now to avoid the virus I only use browser extensions for cryptocurrency wallets like metamask, mewcx, tronlink for other extensions. I don't use them.
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February 10, 2020, 09:13:15 AM
#88

I want to thank you for the information related to chrome browser add-ons. I totally agree with what you have said there are most dangerous add-ons which may steal the information and other data which is stored on our hard disks. So making proper research on this is most important while adding an add-on. Recently I have seen a link of some website which was offering $5 for add-on of its site to the chrome browser extension when I made research I got to know that it was spam and even alerted to many others on this dangerous extensions.
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February 10, 2020, 08:15:31 AM
#87
I guess the Google team has been checking extensions or add-ons before they released on the chrome store, they don't seem to check the name of the extension listed by the uploader.

It looks like I will delete all extensions that I use, including Metamask.
Even though Google has checked before launching it to the public, but there are still gaps that can be used to steal your assets through add ons, developers who have this source code can insert complicated code that is difficult to understand and often cases of theft of data stored through add ounce.

you better not need to use add ons that are not really unused and better not at all to be safer.
hero member
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February 10, 2020, 08:12:38 AM
#86
I guess the Google team has been checking extensions or add-ons before they released on the chrome store, they don't seem to check the name of the extension listed by the uploader.

It looks like I will delete all extensions that I use, including Metamask.
hero member
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February 10, 2020, 07:48:17 AM
#85
It's important to be aware of browsers add-ons, as reason there has no special surety to work with full faith that your data won't lost by using add-ons.
I don't usually download add-ons so I think I'm safe from that but I'm still taking precautionary measures when it is about downloading any file on the web. This got me a feeling of not downloading files even the most important that I have to save.
I started to have anxiety about this although I'm aware of the files that I should ignore and never entertain any of them. But the feeling was already there and it's really fearing me even though I know how to take care of it.
jr. member
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February 10, 2020, 01:32:14 AM
#84
It's important to be aware of browsers add-ons, as reason there has no special surety to work with full faith that your data won't lost by using add-ons.
sr. member
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February 10, 2020, 01:03:50 AM
#83
before installing the extension you should first see the permissions that we will give. I once installed the recommended extension from web mining and when I saw the permission extension, he was able to read all the data that I access on my laptop.
so be careful when you install an extension. love your assets

Is that possible inspite the security on your browser? I am doing a chrome extension for my metamask but never got compromised. If such things as this could be access by someone and that could be a sort of malicious threat on our file.

Also once the permission is granted how come they can read all data even your site access is secured? Very interesting to know how this could happen.
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Activity: 246
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February 09, 2020, 09:15:56 PM
#82
before installing the extension you should first see the permissions that we will give. I once installed the recommended extension from web mining and when I saw the permission extension, he was able to read all the data that I access on my laptop.
so be careful when you install an extension. love your assets
sr. member
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February 09, 2020, 08:41:25 PM
#81
For those who don't know or are addicted to browser extensions you need to be careful because many browser add on are dangerous and they can steal data and keys from your PC, the latest dangerous extension is Ledger chrome extension which is fake, this add on does nothing than steal your backup recovery phrase

The source is right below
https://nulltx.com/fake-ledger-chrome-extension-causes-major-problems/amp/

That was right. We must always be mindful of the browsers we use as well as the sites we logged in for there may be some instances that the browser we are using to get into this forum or access our wallets online might be accessed by the browser we are using for some might have features that can steal or have an access to our account even without our permission. So better check the settings and features of the browser you will be using if you will try to use other browser aside from chrome or firefox. Better be mindful not to click strange pop ups that will drive you into other page just to secure your information. If you are somewhat a forgetful person, better write down into a piece of paper or save into a document file your seed or password or anything you have used to secure your account rather than allowing the browser to save your password to let you easily access your account once you wish to log in to the same site again.
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January 06, 2020, 12:04:31 PM
#80
For those who don't know or are addicted to browser extensions you need to be careful because many browser add on are dangerous and they can steal data and keys from your PC, the latest dangerous extension is Ledger chrome extension which is fake, this add on does nothing than steal your backup recovery phrase

The source is right below
https://nulltx.com/fake-ledger-chrome-extension-causes-major-problems/amp/
Another same post I found in this thread. Browser extension problem someone trust it and others don't trust. Thanks for warned us about ledger chrome extension. We are using this browser extension for our easy use but for scam extension we are lost trust on extension.
sr. member
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January 06, 2020, 11:09:31 AM
#79
Browser add-ons can be a very serious security vulnerability. Do not install more add-ons than necessary on your joyful browser.
For such purposes, use another, entertaining, browser, where you will not store any information important to you. So you will significantly increase your security.
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January 06, 2020, 08:49:44 AM
#78
For those who don't know or are addicted to browser extensions you need to be careful because many browser add on are dangerous and they can steal data and keys from your PC, the latest dangerous extension is Ledger chrome extension which is fake, this add on does nothing than steal your backup recovery phrase

The source is right below
https://nulltx.com/fake-ledger-chrome-extension-causes-major-problems/amp/
For you to be able to avoid it, you should always check the Terms and Agreements of it not just accepting it all the way. There is some instances that the Terms and Agreement is asking if they can collect data while you are using their product. If you don't want that to happen, you better change the product that you are going to use.
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January 06, 2020, 08:46:59 AM
#77
Always add extensions or add on from reliable sources, their official websites and don't use any add-ons or extensions that are unknown and always delete your history and Cookes for protection your browser history and also run cleaner with few days for security reasons.
jr. member
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January 06, 2020, 08:09:32 AM
#76
Thank you for sharing this with the crypto family. As I always say to some of my friends one of the most easiest way to get hacked now is installing and adding shit/unknown dds-on to your browser. This adds-on are there to steak informations so I will urge you all to please do not download any kind of browser adds-on. I will also like to urge users to get the Metamask adds-on as it is the best.
hero member
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January 06, 2020, 02:22:53 AM
#75

And with crypto no matter what, always assume you could be compromised. I still never let extensions access my wallet (except MetaMask).
yes I also use metamask to access my wallet and trade in a decentralized market very easily. Updates must continue and must be checked whether the extension is genuine or not. This is very important rather the theft of assets does not occur in a personal wallet.
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