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# Spy Extensions Blocker

### Overview
**Spy Extensions Blocker** is a powerful security layer designed to automatically detect and block visitors who are using "spy extensions" in their web browsers.
These extensions are commonly used by competitors to analyze your store, steal product ideas, discover your suppliers, or copy your advertising strategies. Some well-known examples include **Alihunter, PPSpy, and Minea**, etc.


###### Benefits of Using This Feature
* **Protect Your Intellectual Property:** Prevent competitors from easily copying your winning products, product descriptions, and business strategies.
* **Maintain Your Competitive Edge:** Keep the unique elements that make your store successful a secret.
* **Reduce the Risk of Cloning:** Limit the ability of other stores to duplicate your entire business model.


### How to Enable and Use
**Step 1: Navigate to Settings**
From the app's dashboard, go to **Settings** and select the **Mitigator** tab from the left-hand menu.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/3/8/3/8383e5404a31c000/image_1g9bp0l.png)

**Step 2: Activate the Feature**
Scroll down to the **Spy extensions blocker** section. You will see a toggle switch on the right.
* To **turn on** the feature, click the toggle switch so it displays **On**.
* To **turn off** the feature, simply click the toggle switch again.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/3/8/3/8383e5404a31c000/image_9b0jx.png)

Once enabled, the system will automatically block any visitor detected using a spy extension from our monitored list.

###### Important Notes
* **"Beta" Status:** The "Beta" tag indicates that this is a new feature we are continuously improving and updating
* **Request to Block a New Extension:** The world of spy tools is always evolving. If you discover a new spy extension that our system doesn't yet block, click the **"Request to block a new extension here"** button link. This helps us update our defenses and strengthen protection for you and the entire user community.![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/3/8/3/8383e5404a31c000/image_3zvkec.png)

* **No Impact on Real Customers:** This feature is intelligently designed to target only users with specific spy extensions installed. It **will not affect** the shopping experience of your genuine customers.