Difference Between Proxy Plugins and System Tunnels
An extension intercepts requests exclusively within a specific web browser, leaving the rest of your computer's network stack completely exposed. Developers of free plugins often embed hidden affiliate links, ad scripts, and trackers that harvest session tokens and browsing history.
How to Ensure Full System Protection
- Use standalone applications that create a system-level virtual adapter
- Review plugin permissions and block data-reading access across all websites
- Remove obscure extensions with fake reviews from your browser extension store
- Enable your system firewall to block unencrypted outgoing requests from third-party apps