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1Code reviewed

No malware found

In code review (v3.0.10)

Our reviewer read version 3.0.10 — the most recent version we have reviewed — and found no malicious behaviour. The version shown here has not been individually reviewed yet.

What our analysis found

DAWN Validator Chrome Extension, used by 300,000 people, showed no malicious code in Extension Auditor's review. It was last updated in September 2026.

Analyst notes

The extension is a validator node client for the DAWN network. All network communication is to first-party domains ([domain withheld], [domain withheld]) or the authentication provider ([domain withheld]), which are necessary for its functionality. The code contains no evidence of data exfiltration, code injection, or remote code loading. The permissions (storage, alarms, identity) and host_permissions are appropriate for the extension's purpose. The ML model's pattern matches (high request counts, dynamic DOM) are typical of a bundled popup UI with wallet integration, not malicious intent.

DAWN Validator Chrome Extension

DAWN Validator Chrome Extension Chrome extension security report

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Supported Languages

🇺🇸English

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Active
Version
3.0.13
Size
123.00 MB
Rating
3.5/5
Reviews
1,500
Users
300,000
Type
Extension
Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Category
Tools
Price
Free
Featured
Yes
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
No
This publisherTrack record
1extension
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Publisher Contextual Analysis

Author
DAWN
Country
US
MX records exist
Yes
Domain exists
Yes
Is disposable
No
Is role-based
Yes
Mailbox exists
Yes
Address
33 Washington St #210 Newark, NJ 07102-3107 US
Website
Visit
Extensions
1
Active
1
Obsolete
0
Listed
1
Unlisted
0
Users
300,000

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Install growth

Item
Type
Severity
Description
identity
Permission
High
This permission accesses Chrome identity service and user information. Rated High because it can obtain OAuth tokens, access connected accounts, and impersonate the user in authenticated service.
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.
https://auth.privy.io/*
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
https://*.privy.io/*
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
alarms
Permission
Low
This permission schedules periodic tasks. Rated Low because it can only trigger events at specified times without access to sensitive data.

About this extension

DAWN Validator Chrome Extension

Read the publisher’s full description

Welcome to DAWN, the protocol for decentralized broadband. Download the extension and create an account to participate as a node in the DAWN network through proof of bandwidth validation. Proof of bandwidth verifies the availability and reliability of bandwidth resources as advertised by DAWN operators. Stay connected through the extension to earn rewards: boost your rewards by referring friends and participating as a validator (coming soon!). Watch this space for some exciting announcements on the horizon 👀

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No network indicators were extracted from this version.

Version
Size
Verdict
Findings
Permhash
3.0.13
Latest
123.00 MBNot scanned—
eac7a6933dcaf1a61c71cdd41b9956b64817c081dbe88ff35127d80065554d7d
3.0.12
123.00 MBNot scanned—
eac7a6933dcaf1a61c71cdd41b9956b64817c081dbe88ff35127d80065554d7d
3.0.11
123.00 MBNot scanned—
eac7a6933dcaf1a61c71cdd41b9956b64817c081dbe88ff35127d80065554d7d
3.0.10
123.00 MBNo malware found0
eac7a6933dcaf1a61c71cdd41b9956b64817c081dbe88ff35127d80065554d7d
3.0.9
123.00 MBNot scanned—
eac7a6933dcaf1a61c71cdd41b9956b64817c081dbe88ff35127d80065554d7d
3.0.7
123.00 MBNot scanned—
eac7a6933dcaf1a61c71cdd41b9956b64817c081dbe88ff35127d80065554d7d
3.0.5
123.00 MBNot scanned—
3e994f52910d1c092b185040de7363fd48b0d9cff4e50a4e74a455d39b9218c8
2.0.5
13.85 MBNot scanned—
eac7a6933dcaf1a61c71cdd41b9956b64817c081dbe88ff35127d80065554d7d
2.0.4
13.86 MBNot scanned—
eac7a6933dcaf1a61c71cdd41b9956b64817c081dbe88ff35127d80065554d7d
2.0.3
13.86 MBNot scanned—
eac7a6933dcaf1a61c71cdd41b9956b64817c081dbe88ff35127d80065554d7d
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