January 18, 2025
How Browser Extensions Could Be the Trojan Horse in Your Organization
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Ian Bray

Browser extensions are the unsung heroes of productivity. They enable everything from password management to ad blocking, making our online experiences more efficient. But beneath their convenience lies a serious risk—extensions can be Trojan horses, quietly introducing vulnerabilities into your organization’s environment.
Here’s why you should rethink how you manage browser extensions and what you can do to protect your business.
Most organizations underestimate the potential harm extensions can cause. They’re small, easy to install, and often fly under the radar. But what’s often overlooked is that browser extensions can:
The risk isn’t hypothetical—high-profile breaches have occurred due to compromised browser extensions. This makes proactive extension management not just a nice-to-have but a necessity.
The traditional approach to managing browser extensions—trusting employees to make safe choices—is no longer viable. Extensions often update automatically, and even a once-reliable extension can become a threat if the developer sells it to a malicious actor or its code is compromised.
The sheer number of extensions employees use also complicates things. The average organization’s workforce may collectively install hundreds of extensions, making manual oversight unfeasible.
To mitigate the risks while preserving productivity, organizations need a way to centrally manage browser extensions. This is where Unified Browser Security™ (UBS) comes in.
With a UBS platform, IT teams can:
Browser extensions are here to stay—they’re integral to how employees work. The goal isn’t to ban them but to manage them effectively. With the right tools, organizations can transform extensions from a security liability into a productivity asset.
By adopting a proactive approach with Unified Browser Security, your organization can reduce risks, increase compliance, and maintain seamless workflows. Don’t wait for a breach to uncover the hidden dangers of unmanaged extensions.