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
Daily users: 199,658
146
Version: 6.5.13 (Last updated: 2025-03-03)
Version code: 5895674
Creation date: 2015-08-25
Weekly download count: 4,400
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • nativeMessaging
  • webNavigation
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • management
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 754.35K
Full description: See detailed description

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 Wolfgang Hagen, 2025-03-04


by Maxi, 2025-02-28
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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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