Skip to main content
All Terms Glossary

Web Extensions

Definition

Web Extensions are browser add-ons built using standardized APIs, allowing them to modify and enhance browser functionality. While powerful, they can pose security risks if compromised or malicious. Extensions should be carefully vetted, and their permissions should be limited to only what's necessary for their intended function.

Definition

What is Web Extensions?

Web Extensions are browser add-ons built using standardized APIs, allowing them to modify and enhance browser functionality. While powerful, they can pose security risks if compromised or malicious. Extensions should be carefully vetted, and their permissions should be limited to only what's necessary for their intended function.

Definition

How does Web Extensions relate to client-side security?

Web Extensions is an important concept in client-side security that helps protect websites and web applications from various threats and vulnerabilities. Web Extensions are browser add-ons built using standardized APIs, allowing them to modify and enhance browser functionality. While powerful, they can pose security risks if compromised or malicious. Extensions should be carefully vetted, and their permissions should be limited to only what's necessary for their intended function.

Got more questions

Talk to a security expert

We answer client-side security questions every day. Bring yours.

Book a demo