Browsing Protection by WithSecure

Browsing Protection by WithSecure

Extension for protecting encrypted browsing with security products by WithSecure.

What is Browsing Protection by WithSecure?
Browsing Protection by WithSecure is an essential Edge extension for web safety. It provides vital HTTPS protocol support for various online services, enhancing online banking and shopping security. It also introduces helpful features like the SafeSearch mode for search engines and the ability to block unwanted web content. Installed security products by WithSecure greatly benefit from this extension.
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Stats
Version: 5.0.38 (Last updated: 2024-04-02)
Creation date: 2023-06-26
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • nativeMessaging
  • webNavigation
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • storage
  • webRequest
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 577.61K
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Extension for protecting encrypted browsing with security products by WithSecure.

Security products by WithSecure require this browser extension to be able to protect your web browsing, online banking and shopping, and to show you security information while you are browsing the internet.

Browsing Protection is an extension that provides HTTPS protocol support for the installed security products by WithSecure. The extension enables the Banking Protection functionality as well as rating icons and the SafeSearch mode for search engines when HTTPS is used. In addition, unwanted web content delivered using HTTPS can be handled with a block page.

To install the extension, select Get > Add extension. If the extension is already installed but disabled, select Turn on to enable it.

Safety
Risk impact

Browsing Protection by WithSecure is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Browsing Protection by WithSecure if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Browsing Protection by WithSecure is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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