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Disinfotron

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Could be malicious

Supported Languages

🇺🇸US English

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Removed
Version
1.0
Size
0.69 MB
Rating
0.0/5
Reviews
0
Users
2
Type
Extension
Updated
Mar 12, 2019
Category
7_productivity
Price
Free
Featured
No
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
Yes
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Publisher Contextual Analysis

Trusted
Author
DisinfotronView Profile
MX records exist
Yes
Domain exists
Yes
Is disposable
No
Is role-based
No
Mailbox exists
Yes
Total Extensions
1
Active
0
Obsolete
1
Listed
1
Unlisted
0
Total Users
2

An extension that flags potential disinformation websites based on Princeton University's machine learning classifier.

Some news websites aren't posting real news -- they're actually spreading disinformation. Using a machine learning classifier developed by researchers at Princeton University's Center for Information Technology Policy, Disinfotron flags potential disinformation website so you can be prepared.

Item
Type
Severity
Description
webNavigation
Permission
High
This permission enables monitoring of all browser navigation events and transitions. Rated High because it can track every page visit, navigation method, and browsing pattern, potentially exposing sensitive browsing behavior and user activities.
Contextual Risk Factors
Risk Factor
High
The following context increases the overall risk:• 15% increase: Older manifest version lacks modern security controls
tabs
Permission
Medium
This permission enables tab management and monitoring. Rated Medium because it can track open tabs, access tab metadata, and monitor user browsing patterns.
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.
Older Manifest Version
Risk Factor
Medium
This extension uses Manifest Version 2
URLs
2
IPv4
0
IPv6
0

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clients2.google.com/service/update2/crxhttps://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx
fonts.googleapis.com/iconhttps://fonts.googleapis.com/icon?family=Material+Icons

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Version
Size
Is Malicious
Findings
Permhash
1.0
Latest
0.69 MB
Malicious
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