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Suspicious in code review
Our reviewer found behaviour consistent with malware, but not enough to confirm it. Treat this extension as untrusted until it has been re-reviewed.
1 medium-severity finding in this extension’s code
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What our analysis found
Genshin Impact Cursor - Custom Cartoon Cursor for Chrome is rated caution by Extension Auditor. Our code review reported 1 finding (1 medium), led by tracking. Its permissions mean it can read and change data on all websites and can inject scripts into pages.
Key findings
- Medium
Tracking
On every extension load (browser start, extension re-enable, update), the service worker silently reloads all tabs the user has open to the publisher's own domain. The comment claims this is to activate extension-detection buttons, but forcibly reloading a publisher-controlled page on each extension initialisation is a known mechanism for firing attribution or engagement pings that depend on detecting the extension at page load time. No equivalent reload is performed for any other domain, making this selectively targeted at the publisher's site.
Analyst notes
The bundled source code implements a textbook custom-cursor extension: injects only CSS cursor rules into an extension-owned style element, makes no third-party network calls (all fetches are to bundled local resources or [domain withheld], the publisher's own domain), and every ML signal (innerHTML, appendChild, fromCharCode, executeScript) is fully explained by the minified React popup bundle and standard cursor-injection mechanics. However, a credible threat intelligence source (Palo Alto Unit42, 2025-08-19) specifically lists this extension ID as leading to adware or PUP, the publisher's portfolio shows 26% malicious extensions, 28% of the permhash cluster are known-malware peers, and auto-reloads all open [domain withheld] tabs on every extension initialisation — a pattern consistent with forced-attribution tracking on the publisher's site. The code is clean in its current form, but the named IoC and publisher context prevent a benign clearance.
Genshin Impact Cursor - Custom Cartoon Cursor for Chrome Chrome extension security report
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Publisher Contextual Analysis
- Author
- HeroEXT
- Privacy
- Privacy Policy
- MX records exist
- Yes
- Domain exists
- Yes
- Is disposable
- No
- Is role-based
- No
- Mailbox exists
- Yes
- Website
- Visit
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- 1 medium
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1 medium-severity finding in this extension’s code
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About this extension
Embark on Teyvat adventures with the Genshin Impact cursor. Perfect for fans of Albedo, Zhongli, and elemental battles!
Read the publisher’s full description
Journey through Teyvat with every click using our Genshin Impact Cursor extension! This Chrome browser extension replaces your standard mouse pointer with iconic elements and characters from the immensely popular open-world adventure RPG that has captivated millions of players worldwide. Features: • High-Quality Graphics - Crisp, detailed cursor designs that capture the magical aesthetic of the game • Customizable Cursor Size - Adjust cursor dimensions to match your preferences • Favorites System - Mark and quickly access your most-used Genshin Impact cursors • Zero Performance Impact - Lightweight design ensures smooth browsing • Easy Toggle On/Off - Quickly disable when needed How to Use: 1. Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store 2. Click the Genshin Impact Cursor icon in your browser toolbar 3. Browse through available Genshin Impact-themed cursor designs 4. Select your preferred cursor for normal browsing 5. Adjust cursor size using the size slider if needed 6. Enjoy your new Genshin Impact-themed browsing experience! Perfect for Genshin Impact players, anime enthusiasts, RPG gamers, and anyone looking to add a touch of elemental magic to their daily browsing. Download now and let the power of the Seven guide your cursor across the web!
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