They promise convenience, but malicious browser extensions can quietly read emails, capture keystrokes, and even tamper with financial transactions. In this edition of The Safe Side, we take a look at how they work, the warning signs to watch for, and how users can stay safe.

That small icon sitting quietly on the top right corner of your browser toolbar could be doing far more than it promises. From reading emails and capturing keystrokes to redirecting bank transactions, malicious browser extensions have emerged as a stealthy but serious digital threat, exploiting the trust users place in everyday online tools. In this edition of The Safe Side, we will understand this threat and how to tackle it.