Browsing Protection by WithSecure extension

Security at a glance

Low riskSafety score 91/1006 findings

Describes the Firefox listing; other stores are scanned separately and can score differently. Automated estimate from our latest scan (malware, permissions, obfuscation) — not a security audit. Higher safety score is better.

See the full security report

Firefox listing ID: ols-withsecure

Permissions (204)

  • Communicate with desktop apps
  • Manage other extensions
  • View open tabs

Frequently asked questions

Is Browsing Protection by WithSecure safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of Browsing Protection by WithSecure at 91/100 (low risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does Browsing Protection by WithSecure require?

Browsing Protection by WithSecure requests 204 permissions. The most significant: Communicate with desktop apps, Manage other extensions, View open tabs. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops Browsing Protection by WithSecure?

Browsing Protection by WithSecure is published by WithSecure Oy. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.