ScamAlert

A minimal extension which scans URLs you visit using VirusTotal API and alerts you if you visit a malicious website.
Manifest V3
Daily users: 6
-1
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2023-11-10)
Version code: 5648819
Creation date: 2023-08-31
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • webRequest
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • alarms
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 378.33K
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: 19 hours ago

Add-on safety

Risk impact

ScamAlert 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

ScamAlert has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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