extension security

  1. Edge Extensions Hygiene: Add, Disable, Remove with Privacy, Security, and Admin Tips

    Microsoft’s short, step-by-step support page for Microsoft Edge lays out the basics for adding, disabling, and removing extensions — but the topic matters far beyond a few clicks. Extensions shape privacy, performance, and security for millions of Windows users, and managing them properly is now...
  2. Chrome Extension Vulnerability CVE-2025-8581: Secure Your Browser Now

    A recent security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-8581, has been discovered in Google Chrome's Extensions component. This flaw could potentially allow remote attackers to leak cross-origin data by persuading users to perform specific actions on a crafted HTML page. Google has addressed...
  3. Critical Chromium Vulnerability CVE-2025-8576: Urgent Security Fix for Edge and Browsers

    A critical security vulnerability has surfaced in Chromium, identified as CVE-2025-8576, raising urgent alarms for users of all Chromium-based browsers, including Microsoft Edge. This flaw, classified as a "use after free" in Extensions, exposes millions of users to potential cyberattacks...
  4. Understanding CVE-2025-32726: Visual Studio Code Privilege Escalation & Security Updates

    Visual Studio Code continues to stand at the forefront of code editors, serving millions of developers globally with its flexibility, open-source nature, and strong ecosystem of extensions. However, its popularity and reach make it a prime target for security researchers and threat actors alike...
  5. Microsoft Edge Introduces Per-Site Extension Management for Greater Privacy & Control

    Microsoft Edge has steadily matured into one of the most feature-rich Chromium-based browsers, and recent developments confirm Microsoft’s dedication to both user experience and granular control. The latest feature now being tested allows users to enable or disable browser extensions on a...
  6. CVE-2025-47959 in Visual Studio: How to Protect Against Command Injection Attacks

    Visual Studio users have long enjoyed a robust integrated development environment, complete with advanced debugging capabilities, intelligent code completion, and seamless integration with cloud-based workflows. However, even flagship software is not immune to security pitfalls. Among the more...
  7. CVE-2025-21264 Security Vulnerability in Visual Studio Code: Risks, Impact, and Remediation

    In recent days, the cybersecurity community has raised significant concerns regarding the discovery of CVE-2025-21264, a security feature bypass vulnerability impacting Visual Studio Code (VS Code), one of the world’s most popular code editors. As organizations, enterprises, and independent...
  8. Protecting Microsoft Edge against binary injection

    Link Removed In May, we announced that Microsoft Edge was saying goodbye to binary extensibility models such as ActiveX and Browser Helper Objects. This change made browsing in Windows faster, more secure, and more stable than ever, while paving the way for better interoperability with other...