Browser extensions can be a lot more dangerous than people realize.
They can monitor your activities, steal your data, or even log your keystrokes and passwords.
In this video we explain how browser extensions work, what you be wary of, and how to use them safely. We also dive into the history of browser extensions and plugins.
00:00: Intro
00:48: What is a Browser Extension?
01:27: Plug-ins vs Extensions
03:38: Rise of Extensions
05:54: Danger of Extensions
07:20: Malicious Extensions
08:29: Hackers
08:51: Repurposed Extensions
09:23: Uninformed Users
09:52: Bad Code
10:24: Good side of extensions
12:40: How to Stay Safe
There are some awesome extensions out there that can make your browsing experience better and safer, just make sure you're not installing a trojan horse filled with trouble just waiting to get into your computer.
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https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell#4/Browser-Extensions#6
Here are a bunch of products I like and use. Using these links helps support the channel and future videos!
Recommended Books:
Permanent Record - Edward Snowden
https://amzn.to/305negc
No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. Surveillance State - Glenn Greenwald
https://amzn.to/2UQmJ4m
What has the government done to our money - Rothbard
https://amzn.to/2KMzmcu
Extreme Privacy - Michael Bazzel (The best privacy book I've ever read)
https://amzn.to/3JzUwXh
Naomi's Privacy Bag: some of my favorite products to help protect your privacy!
Use the Brave browser! https://brave.com/nao076
USB-C to ethernet adapter:
https://amzn.to/2lOVBoy
Lightening to ethernet adapter:
https://amzn.to/2nWyNns
Faraday bag (signal stopping, to protect your fob, credit card, computer, and phone)
https://amzn.to/3DjIvCP
Data Blocker (if you're charging your phone in an unknown port, use this so that no data is transferred)
https://amzn.to/2SVh0J2
Computer privacy screen (use your computer in public? Keep your information safe! Choose the size right for your computer)
https://amzn.to/3F816Sn
Phone privacy screen (don't let people in public see your private data, choose the size for your phone)
https://amzn.to/3wNtYwb
Camera cover (for computers and phones, so no one can access your camera without you knowing)
https://amzn.to/2Mt7Hic
Privacy Tip: Turn off your wifi and bluetooth when you're not using them!!! (or don't use them at all)
They can monitor your activities, steal your data, or even log your keystrokes and passwords.
In this video we explain how browser extensions work, what you be wary of, and how to use them safely. We also dive into the history of browser extensions and plugins.
00:00: Intro
00:48: What is a Browser Extension?
01:27: Plug-ins vs Extensions
03:38: Rise of Extensions
05:54: Danger of Extensions
07:20: Malicious Extensions
08:29: Hackers
08:51: Repurposed Extensions
09:23: Uninformed Users
09:52: Bad Code
10:24: Good side of extensions
12:40: How to Stay Safe
There are some awesome extensions out there that can make your browsing experience better and safer, just make sure you're not installing a trojan horse filled with trouble just waiting to get into your computer.
Brought to you by NBTV members: Lee Rennie, Will Sandoval, Sam Ettaro and Naomi Brockwell
To support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support
(tax-deductible in the US)
Sign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:
https://cryptobeat.substack.com/
Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.
Visit the NBTV website:
https://nbtv.media
Watch this video on Odysee!
https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell#4/Browser-Extensions#6
Here are a bunch of products I like and use. Using these links helps support the channel and future videos!
Recommended Books:
Permanent Record - Edward Snowden
https://amzn.to/305negc
No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. Surveillance State - Glenn Greenwald
https://amzn.to/2UQmJ4m
What has the government done to our money - Rothbard
https://amzn.to/2KMzmcu
Extreme Privacy - Michael Bazzel (The best privacy book I've ever read)
https://amzn.to/3JzUwXh
Naomi's Privacy Bag: some of my favorite products to help protect your privacy!
Use the Brave browser! https://brave.com/nao076
USB-C to ethernet adapter:
https://amzn.to/2lOVBoy
Lightening to ethernet adapter:
https://amzn.to/2nWyNns
Faraday bag (signal stopping, to protect your fob, credit card, computer, and phone)
https://amzn.to/3DjIvCP
Data Blocker (if you're charging your phone in an unknown port, use this so that no data is transferred)
https://amzn.to/2SVh0J2
Computer privacy screen (use your computer in public? Keep your information safe! Choose the size right for your computer)
https://amzn.to/3F816Sn
Phone privacy screen (don't let people in public see your private data, choose the size for your phone)
https://amzn.to/3wNtYwb
Camera cover (for computers and phones, so no one can access your camera without you knowing)
https://amzn.to/2Mt7Hic
Privacy Tip: Turn off your wifi and bluetooth when you're not using them!!! (or don't use them at all)
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