๐กProposal: Add RealโTime Security Alerts for Suspicious Extensions in Firefox
โFirefox browser window showing a warning popup about a suspicious extension, with options to report or remove it.โ
Firefox is known for its strong commitment to privacy and user control โ but even with Mozillaโs rigorous extension review process, risks remain. Some extensions may, after installation or updates, begin to silently monitor webpages or capture screenshots without the userโs clear consent.
Suggested Feature
Introduce a builtโin security monitoring layer in Firefox that:
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Continuously checks extension behavior against its declared permissions.
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Flags suspicious actions (e.g., hidden page listening, unexpected screenshot capture).
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Displays a clear, actionable alert: โThis extension is performing actions outside its stated purpose. If unexpected, consider reporting or removing it.โ
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Offers oneโclick Report and Remove options directly from the alert.
Why This Matters
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Protects users between Web Store reviews and realโtime usage.
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Reduces the risk of malicious updates slipping through.
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Empowers all users โ technical or not โ to take immediate action.
This extra layer would strengthen Firefoxโs reputation as the browser that puts user safety and transparency first.
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