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== Security ==
WebExtensions can optionally access sensitive user data, such as browsing history, and there have been cases of [[malware]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Add-ons/AMO/Policy/Reviews|title=Add-on Policies|website=MDN Web Docs|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-15}}</ref> They also can alter browser settings, e.g. to change the [[home page]] to a malicious site or inject malicious links.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://chrome.googleblog.com/2013/10/dont-mess-with-my-browser.html|title=Don’t mess with my browser!|website=Google Chrome Blog|language=en|access-date=2018-12-15}}</ref>
 
== References ==