Socket Now Protects the Microsoft Edge Extension Ecosystem
Blog post from Socket
Socket has expanded its browser extension security platform to Microsoft Edge Add-ons, enabling enterprise teams to continuously analyze Edge extensions for malware, credential theft, suspicious network activity, excessive permissions, data collection, risky updates, and related infrastructure. The expansion addresses a store-specific security gap created by Edge’s Chromium compatibility and support for Chrome Web Store extensions, where similar extensions can exist under different publishers, IDs, and update histories, and removal from one store may not protect users of another. Socket cites research identifying 18 malicious Chrome extensions and one malicious Edge extension, including several legitimate extensions acquired and later updated with malware; one related Edge version reportedly remained active after its Chrome counterpart was removed. The platform evaluates code behavior, permissions, network connections, release changes, and links among extensions, helping teams assess risks that cannot be inferred from extension manifests alone. Edge coverage is available experimentally to Socket enterprise customers and aligns its existing security workflows across Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
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