The extension has extremely limited trust indicators with only 63 users and a single 5-star rating, which is insufficient to establish credibility. The lack of developer information, company details, and recent update history raises significant red flags. The name "Selenium Proxy Extension" suggests automation testing purposes, but the minimal user base indicates it's not widely adopted or vetted by the community.
The extension possesses an exceptionally dangerous combination of permissions that create multiple attack vectors. The proxy permission combined with webRequest capabilities allows complete interception and modification of all web traffic. The broad host permissions and content script injection across all websites enable comprehensive data harvesting and credential theft. The unlimitedStorage permission could facilitate large-scale data collection operations. These permissions collectively grant the extension unprecedented control over browsing activity and network communications.
Do not install this extension unless absolutely necessary for legitimate Selenium testing. If required, create a completely isolated Chrome profile with no saved passwords, personal data, or access to sensitive websites. Use this profile exclusively for testing purposes and never for regular browsing. Consider using established, well-reviewed proxy extensions from reputable developers instead. Monitor network traffic carefully when the extension is active and remove it immediately after testing completion.
| https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx | https://github.com/ArtikTheOnlyOne/selenium-proxy | |
| https://fonts.googleapis.com | https://fonts.gstatic.com | |
| https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Anta&family=Encode+Sans:wght@100..900&family=Permanent+Marker&family=Zen+Dots&display=swap |
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