Analyzing Security Risks in Browser Extension Search Tools: A Literature Review

Analyzing Security Risks in Browser  Extension Search Tools: A Literature  Review

Malik Sadaf Allauddin1, Prashant Lokhande2

1 Computer Department, Pillai College of Engineering, New Panvel, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 410206, India

2 Professor, Computer Department, Pillai College of Engineering, New Panvel, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 410206, India

ABSTRACT

The literature review titled "Analyzing Security Risks in Browser Extension Search Tools" explores the growing interconnection between the digital and physical domains and the vulnerabilities and threats that accompany it. The study highlights how the Darkweb can be used for communication and anonymity, but because it is encrypted, it presents difficulties for law enforcement. Although browser extensions are essential for improving user experiences when browsing, they also offer security vulnerabilities like cross-site scripting and privilege escalation that can be used maliciously. The study emphasizes the necessity of better detection techniques for malicious extensions using Static and dynamic analysis combined, as well as the significance of advanced threat analysis and AI integration to foresee and mitigate cyber attacks.In order to improve the practical applicability of security measures, the study also urges a deeper comprehension of user behaviors and socioeconomic dynamics inside the Darkweb ecosystem. In order to successfully handle evolving cyber risks, future research topics include developing automated security testing procedures, upgrading authorship attribution algorithms for user privacy, and developing tools such as the WAP static analysis tool.

Keywords: Browser add-ons, security hazards, Darkweb, online threats, sophisticated threat analysis, artificial intelligence integration, methods of detection, user conduct, and acknowledgment of authors WAP tool, cybersecurity, and automated security testing.