Comment by cagz

Great article on reminding the risks of browser extensions. They literally have access to everything within the browser window, from usernames and passwords to bank account details.

Funnily I always tempted by extensions that offer dark more for webpages but never dared to install one.

I do use extensions, but only if they are from well known, respected organisations.

The author was lucky that it was only few compromised social media accounts. It could easily be an empty bank account or stolen identity instead.