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Our reviewer read this extension’s code and confirmed malicious behaviour. 6 security findings documented below. Do not install it. Remove it if you already have it.

Bitcoin Extension

Bitcoin Extension

ID: afhfbdbjojkmnjhlcefomefflbkbhpcc

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Active
Version
1.7.0
Size
0.23 MB
Rating
4.6/5
Reviews
78
Users
2,000
Type
Extension
Updated
Jul 6, 2026
Category
News & weather
Price
Free
Featured
No
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
Yes
This publisherTrack record
1extension
All still listed

Publisher Contextual Analysis

Author
https://sites.google.com/view/bitcoin-extension/View Profile
MX records exist
Yes
Domain exists
Yes
Is disposable
No
Is role-based
No
Mailbox exists
Yes
Website
Visit
Extensions
1
Active
1
Obsolete
0
Listed
1
Unlisted
0
Users
2,000

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Item
Type
Severity
Description
Contextual Risk Factors
Risk Factor
High
The following context increases the overall risk:• 20% increase: Access to sensitive domains increases potential impact• 10% increase: Early script execution enables pre-emptive content manipulation
storage
Permission
Medium
This permission allows storing data locally in the browser. Rated Medium because it can persist sensitive user data, track user activities over time, and potentially store malicious payloads.
background
Permission
Medium
This permission allows continuous background operation. Rated Medium because it can perform actions without user awareness, consume system resources, and maintain persistent connections.
https://*.bitcoinaverage.com/*
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
https://blockchain.com/*
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
https://*.blockchain.com/*
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
Access to Sensitive Domains
Risk Factor
Medium
This extension requests access to sensitive domains: https://blockchain.com/*, https://*.blockchain.com/*
Early Content Script Execution
Risk Factor
Medium
This extension runs content scripts at document_start.
alarms
Permission
Low
This permission schedules periodic tasks. Rated Low because it can only trigger events at specified times without access to sensitive data.
  • 3 critical
  • 3 high

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About this extension

This Extension shows the current Bitcoin exchange rate.

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This extension allows you to monitor the current bitcoin exchange rate. It also includes an online bitcoin calculator. Supported languages: English and Russian.

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URLs
41
IPv4
2

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