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Former Member
5 years ago

using browser extension vs native app (security analysis?)

Dear 1pw team,

Is there a threat model analysis how it is to Use browser extensions vs native apps?
What is more secure? Or is it equal secure? Pro and con list?

Chris

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    Former Member
    5 years ago

    Glad I could help :chuffed:

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    Former Member
    5 years ago

    Hey @Christian_XYZR ,

    That's quite a big topic :)
    Looking at it from the top level, a browser is the most hostile environment on your computer, so the (really) short answer is that using the native apps is more secure than using extensions.

    However, we're doing everything we can (and more) to make sure your data is safe and secure in both the native apps and the extension.
    If you'd like to learn more:

    • About our security model: https://support.1password.com/1password-security/
    • About the security of our extension: https://support.1password.com/1password-browser-security/
    • Security audits we've gone through: https://support.1password.com/security-assessments/
    • Our security white paper (long read but it is really recommended if you'd like to understand how it all works): https://1password.com/files/1Password-White-Paper.pdf