CoinEater
CoinEater protects you against the threat of cryptojacking.
CoinEater - Protects Against Cryptojacking
CoinEater is a Firefox add-on that blocks crypto-miners, such as Coinhive, and protects users from the threat of cryptojacking. Developed by the Institute of IT Security Research, St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, CoinEater periodically scans the top 1 million websites for cryptojacking and creates an effective blocklist to ensure hidden cryptojacking is prevented.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- activeTab
- tabs
- <all_urls>
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
Size: 41.03K
Full description: See detailed description
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Add-on safety
Risk impact
CoinEater requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of CoinEater. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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