Topic: Browser add-ons are just not safe (Read 479 times)

well there have been many cases that occur because of installing add-ons in the browser so that some platforms have realized it all and as much as possible to not add add-ons that are really not important because it is too risky.

That is why IOS marketplace is not suitable and last choice for hackers, it is hard to prove the source of program without proper knowledge. Btw, the Google play market is full of scam apps and the team has delisted many apps, web browser extensions to avoid the confusion in the future.

The browser add ons are one of the scam strategies that hackers use to steal the funds and information of people. They deploy fake addons into the marketplace so once any use installs on their computer it gives them access to steal sensitive information. some scammers also do these by developing fake mobile applications, especially in the android market in order to have access to the funds of users. I think we can all avoid this if we try to download stuffs right from the main websites instead of visiting app stores

Most add-ons or extensions are just for the sole purpose of stealing because scammers will build it in way that it will be easily attractive with "good" features. Also, where some add-ons might not ask for private keys etc it can also be used to monitor your activities in websites thus stealing the needed details. In my own opinion, if the recommendation is not from the team of any project then on no account should it be installed let alone being used. In this current world, we need to be careful as well as assuming and taking all manner of security measures to protect ourselves and funds from scammers.

One should be careful when downloading/installing a Chrome extension. Not every extension is to be trusted except for those being developed by prominent developers in the crypto/Blockchain space. You'd always need to check who's developing the extension to know with certainty how safe it is. The previously mentioned warnings should be taken into consideration to avoid many undesired losses. For ETH and ERC token transactions, using Metamask with the Ledger hardware wallet is a pretty safe bet. Still, you're interacting with an internet connection which brings some additional security risks. For the paranoid ones, creating a raw transaction offline on a separate device for broadcasting online at a later time, is the way to go.

I guess that most people have suffered from hacks and many undesired events on the crypto space because of their lack of knowledge. We should do everything possible to educate newcomers into properly securing their crypto against the latest threats in the Blockchain space. The responsibility lies within the individual himself instead of a third-party because of the decentralized nature of crypto. Hackers and scammers know this, leading them to devise new tactics against the average crypto user.

Nonetheless, it's recommended to only use trusted browser extensions for small amounts of crypto. For larger amounts, you're better off using a paper wallet or an official software wallet from the coin's developers. As long as you do that, you'll never end up losing your hard-earned crypto from malicious actors. Just my thoughts

Something like this should not happen to Chrome that the composer is so big, and they have to increase the security better, and scams like this are very sneaky because just by entering the word then they can penetrate our wallets, I think for old users this kind of thing they already know the hacker must be right to ignore, and I am sure the victim is a new user , the future should be more cautious.

This is not the first time, I saw some thread about it where people were complaining of losing fund by a browser add on the wallet! Some people won't learn ever until they lose huge money because of their stupidity! Buying a Ledger won't save your assets if you aren't aware enough! Never share your Phrase codes, never take a picture of it, just write a paper and keep it safe! That's the best way to be safe!

I get your point, my point is for OP not to generalize that all add-ons are harmful, I for once never use those add-on wallet even though am not a newbie because I know they are not safe,
Ofcourse there is the need to warn people of the dangers using such add-ons that will require users to input sensitive information, people should be extremely careful, whether it is from add-ons or stand alone app.

I don't want to install add-ons in my browser that contain my personal identity, including installing a wallet to the browser. I don't know if the add-ons are safe or not, or the developer can always keep his apps from the hacker or not. There is no 100% guarantee to be safe, especially if we use a browser and install the add-on, and it is better to use the other way that we can control by ourselves. The hacker will find a way to enter the system, and I know they can do that, so better we care with our wallet and install it in another device that will be safe from the hacker.

Yes, if for add-ons that are not needed more, do not use because it is very dangerous and every add-on must also be carefully examined before we use it in our browser, because it is also a sacred thing if we use it incorrectly.

I also don't like wallet extensions, many people can create them and spread them. especially if the extension is lacking or just known. but to enter the wallet system we must enter the "private key" because that's the only key to enter the wallet.

" When will people learning? " this is not a learning problem but every wallet has flaws and is add with human errors. so with very simple phishing can trick people.

It really sucks to say this, but this won't going to end, IMO. People who experienced it on hand, had seen the problem prior to doing it may be able to avoid, however, people who aren't aware and an easy to trick one, for sure would took the bait. And no matter how we keep 'em away from such disaster as long as they won't help themselves it will be a forever journey. Beside, such trick comes in different ways we didn't thought possible.

yeah right we have to be careful with browser add-on because not all browser add-ons are safe and there are also some fake browser add-ons to fool browser users

There is no need to be talented for protecting your own privacy but don't blame the 50 years old grandpa for not careless behaviour about the malicious apps. His technical knowledge and research ability is limited to open the browser and find the information for streaming or reading. No one is supposed to be tech savvy especially if the technology is used for tacking us.

Not just ledger but trezor as well, chrome extensions are very dangerous because we don't know if the app is malicious or not. In the case of crypto, there are still thousands in google web store still in the wild,


In a perfect world, no one should really fall for this cheap trick. However, human stupidity is one subject that we can't really understand. How in the hell you are sharing all of your 'secret' phases? That's why it is secret and you need to take care of it and not just blindly entering it to a website or apps that you didn't even bother to check?

So far I have some add-ons on my browser but I personally choose what's the best add-ons I want to put and never put any random add-ons just because someone recommended it to you. I myself did some research first to know what is that add-ons do and what are the review results. In some cases I might have to use my 24 keys in my computer but I am more on my mobile when doing some transaction with crypto.

Honestly these add on can be really tiring. Its better to have specific browser you use for crypto and don't activate any ads on with it. Mist important is to never give your secret keys or phrase to anyone. They will only need it to steal your funds. It's meant only for you.

Anyone at this stage that is still using Add-ons wallets is ready to lose his or her money. Add-ons are designed to still your money even hackers can easily hijack it and access your accounts, there some add-ons that uses your system to mine crypto, just do not be careless with your tokens because that tokens could worth millions in future

They are not safe in the sense that they are basically controlling all the wallets in their system, they do have security measures and they are trying best they can but they have been hacked many times before as well, for example mew has been hacked 2-3 times that I can just remember right now, they have been hacked a lot more than that usually as well.

It is obviously not ideal to give all the wallet rights to a third party, it would be regarded as a bad move in any other instance, however for the add-on wallets it is not seen as bad as it sounds. The only reason for something like that is the fact that some of them are just for the looks and not for the rights, you basically look at your coin in them but can't be touched or used by them at all, sort of like blockchain viewer.

There are some formalities which people should follow using the internet especially when it concerns personal information and hard-earned money. Nowadays it is easier for fraudulent platforms to push a message or system which asks personal information. 
I see one important reason behind people failing to identify it that still more education is required regarding privacy policies and how to stay away from Ponzi schemes.