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Basketball Stars Unblocked

Version 7.24.2.6 View in Chrome Web Store

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

Extension Details

Developer: https://leveldevil.io/
Rating: 5.0 ★ (7 ratings)
Users: 30,000

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM
Overall Risk
Trust Factors:

The extension has a perfect 5.0 rating, though this is based on only 7 reviews which is a very small sample size. With 30,000 users, the extension has moderate adoption. The developer website (leveldevil.io) appears to be a gaming site, which aligns with the extension's gaming purpose. However, the lack of detailed developer information and the gaming-focused nature raises some questions about the primary intent.

Concerns:

The most significant concern is the extremely limited rating sample of only 7 reviews despite having 30,000 users, which suggests either very recent deployment or potential artificial rating manipulation. The extension name "Basketball Stars Unblocked" indicates it's designed to bypass network restrictions, typically used to access games in restricted environments like schools or workplaces. This type of functionality often involves proxy or redirect mechanisms that could potentially be misused. The developer's association with gaming sites rather than established software companies adds uncertainty about long-term support and security practices.

Recommendations:

While the technical security findings show minimal risk, consider running this extension in a separate Chrome profile due to its unblocking nature and limited trust indicators. Monitor the extension's behavior and be cautious about using it on networks with legitimate access restrictions. Consider whether the gaming functionality is worth the potential policy violations in restricted environments. Keep the extension updated and remove it if you notice any suspicious network activity.

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