Browser Extension Permissions: Decide What Deserves Access
Review an extension’s purpose, publisher and permissions; limit site access where supported, test with harmless data, and remove unnecessary add-ons.
Trace data collection, sharing, retention and deletion across devices and services.
Review an extension’s purpose, publisher and permissions; limit site access where supported, test with harmless data, and remove unnecessary add-ons.
Map where camera video, snapshots and alerts are stored, who can view them, and what happens when sharing is revoked or a device is sold.
Evaluate browser and on-device AI by mapping model downloads, inference, telemetry, synchronization and cloud fallback instead of trusting a local-AI label.
Build a deletion map for RAG systems covering source files, chunks, embeddings, caches, conversations, backups and later re-ingestion.
Audit connected applications by publisher, permissions, data access and owner. Plan a safe consent review and verify what revocation actually removes.
A measured 2026 guide to targeted spyware: distinguish weak symptoms from evidence, preserve useful records and choose practical iPhone and Android protections.