Browsing Protection by F-Secure
Extension for protecting encrypted browsing with security products by F-Secure.
Browsing Protection by F-Secure - Firefox Add-on
Browsing Protection by F-Secure is a Firefox extension that offers HTTPS support and enhances the security of your web browsing alongside F-Secure's core security products. It provides safety rating indicators, enables SafeSearch mode in search engines, and blocks unwanted web content. The add-on functions with the installed F-Secure security product and is not standalone.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: F-Secure
Rating: 4.23 
(376)
Weekly download count: 4,407
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- tabs
- nativeMessaging
- webNavigation
- storage
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- management
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
Size: 754.35K
Email: sa*****@f-secure.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 91
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Reliable performance over several years
- Good user satisfaction
- Provides protection while browsing
Cons
- Current banking protection is not available
Most mentioned
- User has been satisfied with F-Secure for several years
- Banking protection feature is currently missing
User reviews
by Firefox user 16605573, 2025-03-12
by Wolfgang Hagen, 2025-03-04
by Firefox user 18864564, 2025-03-04
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Browsing Protection by F-Secure requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Browsing Protection by F-Secure. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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