No malware found
In code review (v1.655)
Our reviewer read version 1.655 — the most recent version we have reviewed — and found no malicious behaviour. The version shown here has not been individually reviewed yet.
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What our analysis found
Microsoft Defender Browser Protection, used by 3,000,000 people, showed no malicious code in Extension Auditor's review. It comes from a trusted publisher and was last updated in February 2025.
Analyst notes
The extension is a legitimate Microsoft Defender Browser Protection tool that checks URLs against Microsoft's SmartScreen API and blocks malicious sites. All network requests go to Microsoft-controlled domains ([domain withheld] for URL verification, [domain withheld] for telemetry), consistent with its purpose. The permissions (tabs, webNavigation, storage) are required for its monitoring and blocking functions. The code contains no obfuscation, injection, or data exfiltration to third parties. The manifest version discrepancy (bundled v2 vs. published v3) is likely due to the analysis bundle being outdated, and does not indicate malicious intent. The ML model's low risk score and clean permhash cluster support a benign verdict.
Microsoft Defender Browser Protection Chrome extension security report
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Extension Info & Metadata
Publisher Contextual Analysis
- Author
- https://browserprotection.microsoft.com/
- Privacy
- Privacy Policy
- Country
- US
- MX records exist
- Yes
- Domain exists
- Yes
- Is disposable
- No
- Is role-based
- No
- Mailbox exists
- Yes
- Address
- One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052-8300 US
- Website
- Visit
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About this extension
Protect yourself against online threats, like phishing and malicious websites, with real-time protection from Microsoft.
Read the publisher’s full description
Currently supported region(s): United States The Microsoft Defender Browser Protection extension helps protect you against online threats, such as links in phishing emails and websites designed to trick you into downloading and installing malicious software that can harm your computer. If you click a malicious link in an email or navigate to a site designed to trick you into disclosing financial, personal or other sensitive information, or a website that hosts malware, Microsoft Defender Browser Protection will check it against a constantly updated list of malicious URLs known to Microsoft. If the malicious link matches one on the list, Microsoft Defender Browser Protection will show a red warning screen letting you know that the web page you are about to visit is known to be harmful, giving you a clear path back to safety with one click. Privacy statement: https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement • Continuously updated list of reported harmful sites • Protects against phishing sites and socially engineered malware sites • Real-time indicator of harmful sites and website status • V1.62 – Initial Release • V1.63 – Fixed Chromebook issue • V1.65 – Added “Report Suspicious Site” feature, and ability to demonstrate the extension’s protection • V1.66 – Improve protection and performance. Add Group Policy controls.
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