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Tuff Puppy

Version 1 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 12 hours ago

Extension Details

Developer: owhit.com

Rating: 4.6 ★

Users: 22

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM

Overall Risk

Trust Factors:

The extension has a decent user rating of 4.6, which suggests users are generally satisfied. However, several concerning trust factors emerge: the extremely low user count of only 22 users raises questions about the extension's legitimacy and testing. The developer "owhit.com" provides minimal transparency with no developer information available. The lack of a proper description makes it impossible to understand the extension's intended purpose, and the missing last updated date suggests potential abandonment or poor maintenance practices.

Concerns:

- Extremely low user adoption (22 users) indicates limited real-world testing and validation

- Complete absence of extension description creates uncertainty about functionality and intent

- No developer information provided, reducing accountability and trust

- Missing last updated information suggests potential lack of ongoing maintenance

- The generic name "Tuff Puppy" doesn't clearly indicate the extension's purpose

- While technical permissions appear minimal, the lack of transparency in other areas is concerning

Recommendations:

Consider avoiding this extension due to the lack of transparency and minimal user base. If you must use it, run it in a separate Chrome profile to isolate potential risks. Look for alternative extensions with clearer descriptions, larger user bases, and more transparent developers. Monitor the extension closely for any unexpected behavior and remove it immediately if suspicious activity occurs.

Findings

Raw Manifest

{
  "name": "Tuff Puppy",
  "theme": {
    "tints": {
      "buttons": [
        1,
        1,
        1
      ],
      "frame_inactive": [
        -1,
        -1,
        -1
      ],
      "frame_incognito": [
        -1,
        -1,
        -1
      ],
      "frame_incognito_inactive": [
        -1,
        -1,
        -1
      ]
    },
    "colors": {
      "frame": [
        128,
        0,
        128
      ],
      "toolbar": [
        128,
        0,
        128
      ],
      "tab_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "bookmark_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "ntp_background": [
        75,
        0,
        130
      ],
      "tab_background_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ]
    },
    "images": {
      "theme_ntp_background": "Tuff-Puppy.png",
      "theme_ntp_attribution": "images/attribution.png"
    },
    "properties": {
      "ntp_logo_alternate": 1,
      "ntp_background_repeat": "repeat-x",
      "ntp_background_alignment": "bottom"
    }
  },
  "version": "1",
  "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
  "description": "Step into the world of high-octane espionage and adorable action with the T.U.F.F. Puppy Theme",
  "manifest_version": 3
}

by ✦ Astarte

Tuff Puppy

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