Why browser extension games need access to all websites

When installing browser extensions in Google Chrome, you are asked to confirm the extension’s permissions. In theory, this is supposed to allow assessing the risk associated with an extension. In reality however, users typically lack the knowledge to properly interpret this prompt. For example, I’ve often seen users accusing extension developers of spying just because the prompt says they could.

On the other hand, people will often accept these cryptic prompts without thinking twice. They expect the browser vendors …

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