Microsoft is introducing a new security feature in Edge to detect and revoke malicious sideloaded extensions, aiming to protect users from malware campaigns. The update is part of broader efforts to enhance extension security and prevent threat actors from exploiting the browser’s extension system. #MicrosoftEdge #ExtensionSecurity
Keypoints
- Microsoft Edge will soon automatically detect and revoke malicious sideloaded extensions.
- The feature is scheduled for release in November for global multi-tenant instances.
- Edge allows developers to sideload extensions locally for testing purposes before publishing.
- Threat actors have exploited extension sideloading to install malicious extensions, affecting many users.
- Microsoft has previously enhanced security measures, including AI-powered scareware blocking and HTTPS-First mode.