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iolo SafeWeb – Online Privacy Essentials is not yet reviewed by Extension Auditor. Its permissions mean it can inject scripts into pages and can observe network requests. It comes from a publisher with 21 extensions and was last updated in June 2025.

iolo SafeWeb – Online Privacy Essentials

iolo SafeWeb – Online Privacy Essentials Firefox extension security report

ID: iolo-safeweb

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Active
Version
1.2.0
Size
1.20 MB
Rating
5.0/5
Reviews
1
Users
493
Type
Extension
Updated
Jun 3, 2025
Category
N/A
Price
Free
Featured
No
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
No
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Publisher Contextual Analysis

Author
Cybertrends Limited
Extensions
21
Active
10
Obsolete
1
Listed
21
Unlisted
0
Users
9,560

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Item
Type
Severity
Description
webRequestBlocking
Permission
Critical
This permission allows the extension to intercept, modify, or block any web request in real-time before it reaches its destination. Rated Critical because it can modify sensitive data (like passwords, credit cards) before encryption, redirect traffic to malicious sites, or block security updates.
scripting
Permission
Critical
This permission allows injection and execution of JavaScript on any webpage. Rated Critical because it can modify page content, steal sensitive data, and inject malicious code into any site the extension has access to.
webRequest
Permission
Critical
This permission enables the extension to monitor and analyze all web requests made by the browser. Rated Critical because it can observe all network traffic including sensitive data, track browsing behavior, and gather authentication tokens.
Dangerous Permission Combination
Risk Factor
Critical
This extension can intercept, modify, and block web requests in real-time.
history
Permission
High
This permission grants access to your complete browsing history. Rated High because it can track all visited websites, reveal sensitive browsing patterns, and expose private information.
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:• 10% increase: Early script execution enables pre-emptive content manipulation• 15% increase: Older manifest version lacks modern security controls
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.
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.
http://*/
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
https://*/
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
Early Content Script Execution
Risk Factor
Medium
This extension runs content scripts at document_start.
Older Manifest Version
Risk Factor
Medium
This extension uses Manifest Version 2

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About this extension

No profiling. No tracking. iolo SafeWeb keeps your online activity completely private.

Read the publisher’s full description

iolo SafeWeb puts you first. No tracking, no profiling, no annoying ads, no cookie consent notices, no harmful content. You choose the browser experience you want. iolo SafeWeb. The smart upgrade for your browser. Feature highlights: • Block Trackers: No tracking, no profiling, no selling your personal information. You’re in control. • No more cookie consent notices: Many websites make it difficult to reject cookies with deceptive and annoying cookie consent banners. • Ad blocking: Ads are intrusive, invade your privacy, and make webpages slower. Enjoy a cleaner, faster and safer experience. • Content filers: Much more sophisticated than parental controls, our content filters allow you to block age-sensitive and harmful content, including drugs and alcohol, gambling, self-harm, cyberbullying, cults, extremism and weapons.

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Size
Verdict
Findings
Permhash
1.0.0
Latest
1.16 MBNot scanned—
98c0160f6cf227e42ee41efaca44c9fba3beec02a76e8689a016fc2e193466a2
1.0.1
1.16 MBNot scanned—
98c0160f6cf227e42ee41efaca44c9fba3beec02a76e8689a016fc2e193466a2
1.2.0
1.20 MBNot scanned—
98c0160f6cf227e42ee41efaca44c9fba3beec02a76e8689a016fc2e193466a2
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