Browser extensions can be a lot more dangerous than people realize. They can monitor your activities, steal your data, or even log your keystrokes and passwords. In this video we explain how browser extensions work, what you be wary of, and how to use them safely. We also dive into the history of browser extensions and plugins. 00:00: Intro 00:48: What is a Browser Extension? 01:27: Plug-ins vs Extensions 03:38: Rise of Extensions 05:54: Danger of Extensions 07:20: Malicious Extensions 08:29: Hackers 08:51: Repurposed Extensions 09:23: Uninformed Users 09:52: Bad Code 10:24: Good side of extensions 12:40: How to Stay Safe There are some awesome extensions out there that can make your browsing experience better and safer, just make sure you're not installing a trojan horse filled with trouble just waiting to get into your computer. Brought to you by NBTV members: Lee Rennie, Will Sandoval, Sam Ettaro and Naomi Brockwell To support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support (tax-deductible in the US) Sign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here: https://cryptobeat.substack.com/ Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice. Visit the NBTV website: https://nbtv.media Watch this video on Odysee! https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell#4/Browser-Extensions#6 Here are a bunch of products I like and use. Using these links helps support the channel and future videos! Recommended Books: Permanent Record - Edward Snowden https://amzn.to/305negc No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. Surveillance State - Glenn Greenwald https://amzn.to/2UQmJ4m What has the government done to our money - Rothbard https://amzn.to/2KMzmcu Extreme Privacy - Michael Bazzel (The best privacy book I've ever read) https://amzn.to/3JzUwXh Naomi's Privacy Bag: some of my favorite products to help protect your privacy! Use the Brave browser! https://brave.com/nao076 USB-C to ethernet adapter: https://amzn.to/2lOVBoy Lightening to ethernet adapter: https://amzn.to/2nWyNns Faraday bag (signal stopping, to protect your fob, credit card, computer, and phone) https://amzn.to/3DjIvCP Data Blocker (if you're charging your phone in an unknown port, use this so that no data is transferred) https://amzn.to/2SVh0J2 Computer privacy screen (use your computer in public? Keep your information safe! Choose the size right for your computer) https://amzn.to/3F816Sn Phone privacy screen (don't let people in public see your private data, choose the size for your phone) https://amzn.to/3wNtYwb Camera cover (for computers and phones, so no one can access your camera without you knowing) https://amzn.to/2Mt7Hic Privacy Tip: Turn off your wifi and bluetooth when you're not using them!!! (or don't use them at all)