Edge is dropping older extensions, affecting popular privacy tools

Microsoft is beginning the retirement of Manifest V2 MV2 extensions in Edge this month, with consumer completion targeted for the end of 2026 and managed-enterprise deprecation in early 2027. Microsoft says that change is justified because 95% of the most-used MV2 extensions in the Edge Add-ons...

Chromium extension uses AI‑related branding to redirect browser search

In this article 1. Extension overview 2. Key indicators of malicious behavior 3. Dynamic analysis findings 4. Mitigation and protection guidance 5. References 6. Learn more Microsoft Threat Intelligence has identified a malicious Chromium-based extension that spoofs the AI-powered answer engine...

How Manifest v3 forced us to rethink Browser Guard, and why that’s a good thing

As a Browser Guard user, you might not have noticed much difference lately. Browser Guard still blocks scams and phishing attempts just like always, and, in many cases, even better. But behind the scenes, almost everything changed. The rules that govern how browser extensions work went through a...

Developers Insight on Manifest V3 Privacy and Security Webextensions

Webextensions can improve web browser privacy, security, and user experience. The APIs offered by the browser to webextensions affect possible functionality. Currently, Chrome transitions to a modified set of APIs called Manifest v3. This paper studies the challenges and opportunities of Manifest...