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Chrome Extension Safety Scanner - detects malicious extension updates before they can harm you. ExtVet automatically scans your Chrome extensions for security threats. Extensions you trust today can turn dangerous tomorrow - a single update can add keyloggers, steal your passwords, or redirect your traffic. ExtVet watches for these changes in real time. HOW IT WORKS 1. Monitors your extensions - runs quietly in the background, watching for new installs and updates 2. Sends version info to our scanner - only the extension ID and version number, never your browsing data 3. Analyses the code server-side - we download the extension package directly from the Chrome Web Store and run it through 17 security checks 4. Shows you the results instantly - clear traffic-light status for every extension: Clean, Warning, or Danger WHAT WE SCAN FOR Credential & Data Theft • Keystroke capture (keyloggers that record what you type) • Form hijacking (intercepting login forms to steal passwords) • Cookie theft (stealing session tokens to access your accounts) • Clipboard snooping (reading passwords you've copied) Malicious Code Patterns • Base64-encoded payloads (hidden code that decodes and runs) • Obfuscated scripts (deliberately unreadable code) • Remote code loading (downloading attack payloads after install) • Delayed execution (malicious code that waits before activating) • WebAssembly binaries (compiled code that bypasses JS analysis) Dangerous Browser API Usage • Debugger access (can inspect and modify any page) • Proxy hijacking (redirecting traffic through an attacker's server) • Network interception (blocking, redirecting, or modifying requests) • Silent downloads, screenshot capture, OAuth token access Vulnerability Scanning • Known vulnerable JavaScript libraries (RetireJS CVE database) • Vulnerable direct and transitive npm dependencies (OSV database) • Severity-graded results: Critical, Medium, and Low Manifest & Policy Analysis • Permission escalation between versions • Weak Content Security Policy • Custom update URLs (bypassing CWS review) • Excessive permissions and legacy Manifest V2 TRUST SCORE Every scanned extension receives a trust score from 0 to 100: • 80-100: No significant issues found • 50-79: Some concerns detected, review recommended • 0-49: Multiple issues detected, action recommended FEATURES Real-Time Protection • Instant alerts when a flagged extension updates • Automatic re-scan every 30 minutes • Auto-quarantine: temporarily disables high-risk extensions while the scan completes • Strict mode: optionally disable ALL extensions on update until scan clears them Clear, Actionable Information • Extensions grouped by status: Danger, Warning, Pending, Clean • 17 detailed security checks showing exactly what was analysed • Permission risk indicators colour-coded by danger level • On-demand scan findings with severity and evidence Privacy First • No account required - fully anonymous session tokens • We never see your browsing history, bookmarks, or personal data • Only extension IDs and version numbers are sent • Session tokens can be rotated at any time Available in 8 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese.