Learn how Haven protects your banking sessions by creating a secure, isolated browsing environment.
Why Browser Extensions Are a Risk
Browser extensions are incredibly powerful. They can read and modify every webpage you visit, access your browsing history, and even capture your keystrokes. While most extensions are legitimate and helpful, this power makes them a prime target for attackers.
Malicious extensions can steal your banking credentials, inject fake content into legitimate banking pages, or silently redirect your transactions. Even extensions that start out safe can become compromised through updates or acquisitions by bad actors.
In 2023, security researchers discovered over 30 million users had installed malicious Chrome extensions that were stealing data and injecting ads. Many of these extensions appeared legitimate and had thousands of positive reviews.
Haven Shield eliminates this risk by temporarily disabling extensions when you visit banking sites, ensuring that only trusted code runs during your most sensitive online activities.
How Haven Shield Works
Automatic protection that activates when you need it most, without any extra steps.
Automatic Detection
Haven monitors your browsing and instantly detects when you visit a verified banking or financial website from our curated list.
Extensions Disabled
When you enter a banking site, Haven temporarily disables non-essential extensions. Password managers like 1Password and Bitwarden remain active.
Automatic Restore
When you close your banking tabs or navigate away, all your extensions are automatically re-enabled. Your browser returns to normal instantly.
Trusted Extensions Stay Active
Haven doesn't disable everything. We understand that password managers are essential for secure banking, so we whitelist trusted password managers including:
- 1Password
- Bitwarden
- LastPass
- Dashlane
- Keeper
- NordPass
- RoboForm
- KeePassXC
- Enpass
Extensions installed by your organization's IT policy are also left untouched, as these are managed by your administrator and cannot be modified by Haven.
Protect Your Banking Sessions
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