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FEV Tutor Screen Share

Version 2.1 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 12 hours ago

Extension Details

Rating: 3.1 ★ (10 ratings)

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM
Overall Risk
Trust Factors:

The extension has a concerning trust profile with only 10 ratings and a below-average 3.1-star rating, suggesting user dissatisfaction. The lack of visible developer information, user count, and last update date raises transparency concerns. The generic name "FEV Tutor Screen Share" provides minimal context about the actual company or service behind it.

Concerns:

The primary concern is the desktopCapture permission, which grants access to capture your entire screen content - a highly sensitive capability that could expose confidential information, passwords, personal documents, and private communications. The low user rating combined with such powerful permissions is particularly worrying. The extension uses the older Manifest V2, which has weaker security protections than the current V3 standard. The absence of clear developer identification makes it difficult to verify legitimacy or contact support if issues arise.

Recommendations:

Given the powerful screen capture capabilities and questionable trust indicators, consider running this extension in a separate Chrome profile dedicated solely to tutoring activities. Before installation, verify this is the official extension from your tutoring service provider. Only enable the extension when actively using tutoring services, and disable it immediately afterward. Monitor what's visible on your screen during sessions and avoid displaying sensitive information. Consider alternative screen sharing solutions with better transparency and user ratings if possible.

Findings

MEDIUM
Older Manifest Version
This extension uses Manifest Version 2, which has fewer security restrictions than Manifest V3. Consider using extensions that have upgraded to V3.