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This extension was removed from the Chrome Web Store as malware. Do not install it.Extension: Abtract Search

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Abtract Search

ID: adjdhmfbchacjnepidfmoohlnahocmci

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Supported Languages

🇺🇸English

Extension Info & Metadata

Status

Removed

Version

5.2.0

Size

7.54 MB

Rating

3.9/5

Reviews

Users

24,908

Type

Extension

Updated

Nov 10, 2023

Publisher Contextual Analysis

Author: Gummy Bear DGTLView Profile
Privacy: Privacy Policy
Help: Help Center
Country: US
MX records exist: Yes
Domain exists: Yes
Is disposable: No
Is role-based: Yes
Mailbox exists: Yes
Address: 400 Rella Blvd Ste. 207-233 Montebello, NY 10901-4241 US
Website: Visit

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Abstract Search

Accessing a search engine has never been more enjoyable. With Abstract Search, you will find the web more easily. The background shows beautiful art and next to it you can just click search. It’s like opening a new tab with a better background and our favorite search engine. Enjoy your new companion! The search features within the extension will be provided by Microsoft Bing. However, the extension will not make any changes to your default browser search setting. Free stock media content is distributed by Unsplash – https://unsplash.com

User Growth

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Versions

+0.16%(+40 users)

Compared to 3 months ago

6 versions released in this period

Rating Count

Total: 10 ratings

Average Rating

Current: 3.90 / 5.0+3.90

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Versions scanned

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Extension Version	Code Review Findings
3.2.0 Code review	3

Extension Version	Code Review Findings
3.2.0	3

Files with findings

2 distinct paths — top paths by unique finding count:

new_tab.js2
new_tab.html1

S.No.	Category	Severity	File	Summary	Found in Version
1	Tracking	high	new_tab.html (line 39)	Search form hijacks user queries by submitting them (via Enter key, the default form submit) to the third-party domain r.bsc.sien.com with tracking/affiliate parameters FORM=DRDF01 and PC=ATDR. The 'sien.com' / 'bsc' …	3.2.0
2	Unauthorized Data Collection	high	new_tab.js (line 233)	Deceptive dual-path search behavior: clicking the visible search icon routes to Bing, but the form's default submit action (pressing Enter, the more common user behavior) bypasses doSearch() entirely and posts the que…	3.2.0
3	Code Injection	medium	new_tab.js (line 206)	Top sites titles and URLs (read via the topSites permission) are concatenated directly into innerHTML without any HTML escaping. A page title containing HTML/JS could yield self-XSS in the privileged new-tab page; the…	3.2.0

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topappsfinder.online	/tyoptimal.html	http://topappsfinder.online/tyoptimal.html
topappsfinder.online	/Uninstallext.html	http://topappsfinder.online/Uninstallext.html
www.google.com	/search	https://www.google.com/search?q=
suggest.trovi.com	/SuggestionFeed/Suggestion	https://suggest.trovi.com/SuggestionFeed/Suggestion?format=json&q=${val}`
clients2.google.com	/service/update2/crx	https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx
www.bing.com	/search	https://www.bing.com/search?q=
www.itsasearch.com	-	https://www.itsasearch.com?q=
gummybear.online	-	https://gummybear.online/?page_id=3
gummybear.online	-	https://gummybear.online/?page_id=766
support.google.com	/chrome_webstore/answer/2664769	https://support.google.com/chrome_webstore/answer/2664769?hl=en

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4.1 out of 5 · 10 most recent reviews

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An excellent extension. I especially love the background images.

Shirley Woods·27 Aug 2023

It's mediocre. I've had some problems with it.

Jack Tran·24 Aug 2023

It's alrgiht, but not excellent.

Samuel Hill·15 Aug 2023

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Security Alert: Confirmed Malware

Abtract Search

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