Extension Auditor
About
Extension Auditor is a browser extension designed to help users evaluate the security implications of their installed browser extensions, providing valuable insights to protect their online privacy and security. This tool is particularly useful for individuals who frequently install browser extensions and want to ensure they are not compromising their personal data. By using Extension Auditor, users can make informed decisions about which extensions to trust.
Details
The key features of Extension Auditor include:
- Real-time Permission Analysis: Instant analysis of Chrome extensions for dangerous permissions and potential security risks before installation
- Privacy Impact Assessment: Detailed analysis of how extensions might affect user privacy, including data collection and sharing
- Code Pattern Detection: Advanced scanning for suspicious code patterns and known malicious behaviors in extensions
- Instant Risk Scoring: Immediate risk scores based on permissions, code analysis, and historical data
- Host Access Analysis: Identification of extensions with broad host permissions and access to sensitive domains
- One-Click Analysis: Seamless analysis of any Chrome extension with a single click
- Detailed Reports: Comprehensive, easy-to-understand reports with actionable security insights and recommendations
- Content Script Analysis: Examination of how extensions interact with web pages and review of manifest settings for security best practices
- Risk Classification: Categorization of findings into Critical
