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ProctorExam Activity Sharing

Version 1.8.1 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: 11 days ago | force re-scan

Extension Details

Developer: proctorexam.com
Rating: 1.7 ★ (310 ratings)
Size: 145KiB
Last Updated: November 19, 2024
Users: 800,000
Developer Info: Procwise Exam B.V.Herengracht 124 Amsterdam 1015 BT NL

Context-Aware Verdict

HIGH
Risk Level
Trust Factors:
- The extension has a relatively large user base of 800,000 users, which suggests some level of trust and popularity.
- The developer is a registered company (Procwise Exam B.V.) based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, which adds some credibility.
- However, the extension has a low rating of 1.7 out of 5, which raises concerns about its quality and trustworthiness.
Concerns:
- The extension has broad host permissions, allowing it to access many or all websites, which could potentially be used to steal sensitive data or track browsing activity.
- The "tabs" permission allows the extension to access browser tab information and manipulate tabs, which could potentially be used maliciously to compromise security or privacy.
- The "activeTab" permission allows the extension to access the active tab when clicking the extension icon, which could be a potential privacy concern.
Recommendations:
- Exercise caution when using this extension, as it has been flagged as a high-risk extension due to its broad permissions and low rating.
- Consider running the extension in a separate browser profile or a sandboxed environment to mitigate potential risks.
- Review the extension's privacy policy and terms of service carefully to understand how your data may be collected and used.
- Monitor the extension's behavior and uninstall it if you notice any suspicious activity or performance issues.
- Consider using alternative extensions or solutions from more reputable sources if available.

Security Analysis

HIGH
Overall Risk
Based on 3 total findings, ranked without considering overall context, including 2 high-risk and 1 medium-risk 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.
HIGH
High-Risk Permission: tabs
This extension has the tabs permission. Can access browser tab information and manipulate tabs. This could potentially be used maliciously to compromise security or privacy.
MEDIUM
Medium-Risk Permission: activeTab
This extension has the activeTab permission. Can access the active tab when clicking the extension icon.