Chrome Web StoreNo malware found
In code review (v3.10.1)
Our reviewer read version 3.10.1 — 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
Hoxx VPN Proxy, used by 700,000 people, showed no malicious code in Extension Auditor's review. Our code review reported 1 finding (1 high), led by other. Its permissions mean it can read and change data on all websites and can observe network requests.
Key findings
- high· other —The bundled manifest uses manifest_version 2 and includes webRequestBlocking, while the live Chrome Web Store listing shows manifest_version 3 with declarativeNetRequest and alarms. This mismatch may indicate an outdated bundle or an inconsistent update, potentially missing security improvements of MV3.
The extension is a VPN with a long history, high user count, and high ratings. The powerful permissions (proxy, webRequest, webRequestBlocking, <all_urls>) are necessary for VPN functionality and are disclosed. The provided source code ( and HTML views) contains no malicious behavior. However, core scripts (,) are missing, limiting full verification. The manifest version mismatch (bundled MV2 vs CWS listing MV3) is flagged as a finding, but the extension's purpose and reputation strongly suggest it is benign.
Hoxx VPN Proxy Chrome extension security report
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Publisher Contextual Analysis
- Author
- Hoxx Inc.
- Privacy
- Privacy Policy
- Help
- Help Center
- MX records exist
- Yes
- Domain exists
- Yes
- Is disposable
- No
- Is role-based
- Yes
- Mailbox exists
- Yes
- Website
- Visit
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About this extension
Hoxx VPN Proxy service to unblock blocked websites and encrypt your connection.
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Hoxx VPN Service can be used to bypass filtered or blocked websites that have been blocked by your government or school. You can also use Hoxx VPN to hide your tracks and/or protect your personal information at public Wi-Fi locations. Did you know that public Internet locations are dangerous for your personal data? Bad people around you, on the same network can sniff out your personal information. This is possible because you are on the same network and you are supposed to trust each other. Why don’t you use hoxx to resolve this issue? Our VPN Servers can solve this problem for you with a few simple clicks. All you need is a hoxx account and this plugin and you are good to go. We have over 100 servers all over the world. Unlock sites within seconds, take care of your Internet privacy, change your location, and get protection from malicious websites. No special configuration is required; all you need is a valid hoxx account and you can get started immediately. We do encrypt all your connections from browser to target site to prevent anyone from stealing your personal information, this also prevents other people from knowing what you are doing. Enjoy our VPN service. Hoxx VPN Proxy requires following permissions: storage: To store configuration file and current state of the extension proxy: This permission allows Hoxx VPN to proxy your traffic through a server in another country and unblocks blocked websites in your area. notifications: Keeps the user informed whether its connection was successful or not. Additionally notifies the user when it disconnects from a server. webRequest, webRequestBlocking, AllHosts: Hoxx VPN checks every web request and uses Proxy-Authorization to authorize your access to the proxy server. It also helps to detect connection errors, warns the user and ensures a good user experience. tabs: To open our support and extension related websites and populate their content. To ensure support for the user and help to solve problems related to the extension much faster. It also helps to detect on which tabs connection errors have happened. The error detection is just informational and ensures a higher user experience. management: To detect extensions that might affect the usage of Hoxx VPN Proxy and warns the user. It does not disable or enable your extensions. It's only informational and ensures a good user experience by informing the user..
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