Browser add-ons have a funny reputation. They feel “small”. A quick install. A tiny productivity boost. A harmless little helper that lives in your toolbar.But in practice, a browser extension is more like a micro-SaaS vendor sitting inside your browser session. It can see what you see, interact with the pages you open, and sometimes access the same cloud apps your business runs on all day.That’s why a browser extension security check matters. Not because every extension is bad, but because it only takes one over-permissioned add-on or one bad update to turn “helpful” into exposure.The good news is you don’t need a 40-page policy to reduce the risk. A simple five-minute check can prevent most extension problems before they start.Why Browser Extensions Are a High-Leverage RiskBrowser extensions sit in the most sensitive place in modern work: the browser tab where your staff live all day. That matters because extensions aren’t just
