Trust Factors:
- The extension has a relatively low number of users (3,000) and ratings (8), which could indicate a lack of widespread trust or vetting.
- The developer information is not provided, making it difficult to assess the reputation and trustworthiness of the developer.
Concerns:
- The extension requests the "tabs" permission, which allows it to access and manipulate browser tabs, potentially compromising security and privacy.
- The extension has broad host permissions (http://*/*, https://*/*), enabling it to access all websites, which could be exploited for data theft or tracking browsing activity.
- The "storage" permission allows the extension to store data locally, which could be a privacy concern if sensitive information is stored.
Recommendations:
- Exercise caution when installing this extension, as it poses a high risk due to its broad permissions and lack of transparency about the developer.
- Consider running the extension in a separate browser profile or a sandboxed environment to isolate its potential impact.
- Regularly review the extension's permissions and activity, and remove it if any suspicious behavior is observed.
- Look for alternative extensions from reputable developers that offer similar functionality with more limited and transparent permissions.