Extension Vetting Checklist After Ownership Changes
Extensions sold to new owners can turn malicious without warning. Use this quick checklist to protect your browser workflow:
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Extensions sold to new owners can turn malicious without warning. Use this quick checklist to protect your browser workflow:
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