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Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 Live Wallpaper

Version 4.1.2 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 1 month ago | force re-scan

Extension Details

Developer: https://gameograf.com/
Rating: 5.0 ★
Users: 928

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM
Overall Risk
Trust Factors: The extension has a perfect 5.0 rating but with an extremely small user base of only 928 users, making the rating less reliable. The developer website gameograf.com appears to be a gaming-focused site, which aligns with the wallpaper theme. However, the low adoption rate and lack of detailed developer information raise some concerns about legitimacy.
Concerns: The primary concern is the broad host permissions to api.gameograf.com, which seems excessive for a simple live wallpaper extension. Live wallpapers typically don't require network access or API calls to function. The "search" permission is also questionable - wallpaper extensions shouldn't need to access or modify search functionality. These permissions suggest the extension may be collecting data or performing functions beyond its stated purpose of providing a Nissan GT-R wallpaper.
Recommendations: Given the unnecessary permissions for a wallpaper extension, consider running this in a separate Chrome profile to isolate potential data collection. Alternative options include finding similar wallpaper extensions from more established developers with appropriate minimal permissions, or using built-in Chrome themes instead. If you choose to keep it, monitor your browser's network activity and be cautious about any unexpected behavior. The combination of broad permissions and low user adoption suggests this extension may not be worth the potential privacy risks.

Findings

HIGH
Broad Host Permissions
This extension has broad host permissions allowing it to access many or all websites. This could potentially be used to steal sensitive data or track browsing activity.