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Sender Wallet

Version 2.2.9 View in Chrome Web Store

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

Extension Details

Developer: sender.org
Rating: 4.7 ★ (1.4K ratings)
Size: 4.01MiB
Last Updated: January 23, 2025
Users: 200,000

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM
Risk Level
Trust Factors:
- The extension has a relatively high number of users (200,000) and a good rating (4.7/5), which suggests it is a popular and well-received extension.
- The developer (sender.org) appears to be a legitimate organization focused on cryptocurrency wallets and related services.
Concerns:
- The extension requests broad host permissions, allowing it to access many websites. This could potentially be used for tracking browsing activity or stealing sensitive data.
- It has access to several sensitive domains related to cryptocurrency and finance, which could pose a risk if the extension is compromised.
- The extension has the unlimitedStorage permission, allowing it to store an unlimited amount of data locally, which could be a privacy concern.
Recommendations:
- If you need to use this extension, consider running it in a separate browser profile or a dedicated browser instance to isolate it from your main browsing activity.
- Regularly check for updates and reviews of the extension to ensure it remains trustworthy and secure.
- Be cautious about entering sensitive information or accessing financial accounts while the extension is running.
- Consider using additional security measures, such as a reputable antivirus software or a dedicated cryptocurrency hardware wallet, to mitigate potential risks.

Security Analysis

MEDIUM
Overall Risk
Based on 4 total findings, ranked without considering overall context, including 1 high-risk and 3 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.
MEDIUM
Access to Sensitive Domains
This extension requests access to sensitive domains: https://indexer.ref-finance.net/*, https://testnet-api.kitwallet.app/*, https://api.kitwallet.app/*, https://fonts.googleapis.com/*, https://api.senderwallet.io/*, https://api-testnet.senderwallet.io. Ensure you trust this extension with access to these sites.
MEDIUM
Medium-Risk Permission: storage
This extension has the storage permission. Can store data locally.
MEDIUM
Medium-Risk Permission: unlimitedStorage
This extension has the unlimitedStorage permission. Can store unlimited data locally.