Command-line attacks occur when a malicious or compromised browser
An extension can execute unauthorized code or launch system-level
commands—such as PowerShell, cmd.exe, or curl—by exploiting
permissions or open communication channels between the browser and the underlying OS.
These attacks can be used to:
Because browsers are so commonly used across all environments,
extensions become an attractive and underprotected entry point for
attackers.
Unlike traditional executables, rogue extensions don’t need to be "installed"
by IT. Users can often add them from public stores, bypassing endpoint
defenses.
Once active, these extensions can:
And because they operate inside the trusted browser context, their activity is often invisible to legacy antivirus or EDR tools.
Atakama takes a preventive approach by providing granular control
over browser extensions—eliminating the root vector before it becomes a
problem.
How Atakama Mitigates These Risks:
With proper extension management in place, the browser cannot become
a launchpad for command-line abuse, meaning tools like Ringfencing
become redundant in this context.
Proactive Security That Works at the Browser Layer
Atakama helps MSPs and their clients shift from a reactive application
controls to preventive browser-based policy enforcement—securing the
attack surface before malicious behavior occurs.
By locking down rogue extensions before they can be installed—or even
loaded—you dramatically reduce the browser’s ability to launch
unauthorized processes, interact with system tools, or escalate threats.