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Beach in the Maldives

Version 1 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 2 hours ago

Extension Details

Rating: 4.4 ★ (1.4K ratings)

Context-Aware Verdict

LOW

Overall Risk

Trust Factors:

The extension has a solid user rating of 4.4 stars from 1,400 reviews, indicating general user satisfaction. The name "Beach in the Maldives" suggests it's likely a theme or wallpaper extension, which typically poses minimal security risks. However, the lack of visible developer information and basic extension details raises some transparency concerns.

Concerns:

- Uses an older Manifest Version (likely V2) which has weaker security protections compared to Manifest V3

- Missing critical information including developer details, user count, and last update date makes it difficult to assess trustworthiness

- No visible permissions listed, though this could indicate minimal permission requirements

- Limited technical details available for comprehensive security assessment

Recommendations:

Given the low overall risk assessment and nature of what appears to be a cosmetic extension, this poses minimal threat to most users. However, consider looking for similar extensions that have migrated to Manifest V3 for better security. If you choose to install this extension, monitor your browser performance and be aware that older manifest versions may become deprecated. The extension appears safe for general use, but the lack of transparency around developer information suggests exercising basic caution and avoiding entering sensitive information while the extension is active.

Findings

MEDIUM

Older Manifest Version

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

Raw Manifest

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  "name": "Beach in the Maldives",
  "theme": {
    "tints": {
      "frame": [
        -1,
        -1,
        -1
      ],
      "buttons": [
        0.67,
        1,
        0.5
      ],
      "background_tab": [
        -1,
        0.5,
        0.75
      ],
      "frame_inactive": [
        -1,
        -1,
        0.75
      ],
      "frame_incognito": [
        -1,
        0.2,
        0.35
      ],
      "frame_incognito_inactive": [
        -1,
        0.3,
        0.6
      ]
    },
    "colors": {
      "frame": [
        66,
        116,
        201
      ],
      "toolbar": [
        188,
        212,
        227
      ],
      "ntp_text": [
        221,
        255,
        0
      ],
      "tab_text": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ],
      "bookmark_text": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ],
      "frame_inactive": [
        161,
        182,
        228
      ],
      "ntp_background": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "frame_incognito": [
        83,
        106,
        139
      ],
      "button_background": [
        0,
        8,
        232,
        0.09
      ],
      "tab_background_text": [
        64,
        64,
        64
      ],
      "frame_incognito_inactive": [
        126,
        139,
        156
      ]
    },
    "images": {
      "theme_frame": "images/theme_frame.png",
      "theme_toolbar": "images/theme_toolbar.png",
      "theme_ntp_background": "images/theme_ntp_background.png",
      "theme_ntp_attribution": "images/theme_ntp_attribution.png"
    },
    "properties": {
      "ntp_background_repeat": "no-repeat",
      "ntp_background_alignment": "left top"
    }
  },
  "version": "1",
  "update_url": "http://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
  "description": " "
}

by ✦ Astarte

Beach in the Maldives

Extension Details

Context-Aware Verdict

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Security Analysis Details

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Raw Manifest

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Manifest Findings