Trust Factors:
- The extension has a relatively low number of users (3,000), which could indicate a lack of widespread trust or popularity.
- The lack of developer information and a detailed description raises some concerns about the extension's legitimacy and purpose.
Concerns:
- The extension requests several high-risk permissions, including bookmarks, tabs, and broad host permissions (<all_urls>), which could potentially be exploited for malicious purposes, such as compromising security, privacy, or tracking browsing activity.
- The broad host permissions allow the extension to access all websites, which is a significant privacy risk if the extension is not trustworthy.
- The lack of transparency regarding the extension's functionality and the need for such broad permissions raises suspicions about its intended use.
Recommendations:
- Exercise caution when installing this extension, as it poses a high risk due to the broad permissions requested and the lack of transparency about its purpose.
- Consider running the extension in a separate browser profile or a sandboxed environment to mitigate potential risks.
- Carefully review the extension's source code, if available, to understand its functionality and ensure it does not contain any malicious code.
- Monitor the extension's behavior and network traffic for any suspicious activities.
- If possible, seek alternative extensions from reputable sources that provide similar functionality with fewer permissions and better transparency.