<ul><li>Browser extensions can pose significant security risks by harvesting data without user awareness.</li><li>LayerX has introduced ExtensionPedia, a comprehensive database to assess the risks associated with over 200,000 browser extensions across Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.</li><li>Major app stores are criticized for superficial vetting of extensions, leading to security gaps that are exploited by malicious actors for activities like spyware and data theft.</li><li>While ExtensionPedia offers transparency by providing risk scores and detailed analyses, its effectiveness in enhancing cybersecurity practices and user awareness remains to be seen.</li></ul>

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