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AI-powered browsers, or agentic browsers, are rapidly evolving to automate complex web tasks and integrate deeply with user workflows. However, these browsers introduce significant security and privacy risks, including susceptibility to social engineering, prompt injection, and potential data leakage. Security professionals should be aware that no current AI browser offers comprehensive controls to mitigate these risks, and careful evaluation of privacy policies and security features is essential.
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