Browsing Protection extension

Security at a glance

Some riskSafety score 67/10042 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-f-secure

Permissions (10)

  • Communicate with desktop apps
  • Manage other extensions
  • Access to all websites

Frequently asked questions

Is Browsing Protection safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of Browsing Protection at 67/100 (some risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does Browsing Protection require?

Browsing Protection requests 10 permissions. The most significant: Communicate with desktop apps, Manage other extensions, Access to all websites. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops Browsing Protection?

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