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Browser Extension Audit

“Browser Extension Audit” is a short 20-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Digital & AI domain. Every browser extension can read your visible pages. Delete what you haven't used in 30 days. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Every browser extension can read your visible pages. Delete what you haven't used in 30 days.

20 min Beginner

Goal

Reduce attack surface and data leak from forgotten extensions.

Steps

1

Open chrome://extensions or equivalent. Count extensions.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Browser faster, lower memory use.

Evidence base

School: Browser Security

Founders: Google Security Team · Mozilla (2020)

Google & Mozilla studies 2020-2022 show hundreds of malicious extensions discovered yearly. Each extension carries "read all activity" permissions.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Browser Extension Audit" take?

This exercise takes about 20 minutes, practiced solo in a Action format.

When will I notice the effect of "Browser Extension Audit"?

Browser faster, lower memory use. In the short term: Odds of your covert data sale drop significantly.

Is "Browser Extension Audit" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Browser Security (Google Security Team, Mozilla (2020)). Google & Mozilla studies 2020-2022 show hundreds of malicious extensions discovered yearly. Each extension carries "read all activity" permissions.

Is "Browser Extension Audit" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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