Most extensions are installed from a dedicated market for the browser you use. One might think those extensions have been fully vetted and safe, yet Bleeping Computer reported on August 7, 2025, that ...

Finally, in Safari, open the Safari menu and pick Settings then Extensions —the checkboxes let you enable and disable the add-ons, and the Uninstall buttons let you remove them.

Extensions are a great way to customize your browser but you want to be careful when adding new ones due to the potential privacy and security risks they can pose.

As recent news reminds us, malicious browser add-ons can start life as legit extensions. Reviewing what you’ve got installed is a smart move.