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Sam Soft Privacy Shield is not yet reviewed by Extension Auditor. Its permissions mean it can read and change data on all websites and can observe network requests. It comes from a trusted publisher and was last updated in September 2026.

Sam Soft Privacy Shield

Sam Soft Privacy Shield Chrome extension security report

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Supported Languages

🇺🇸English

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Active
Version
1.3.6
Size
0.22 MB
Rating
5.0/5
Reviews
3
Users
6
Type
Extension
Updated
Sep 12, 2026
Category
Privacy & security
Price
Free
Featured
No
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
Yes
This publisherTrack record
1extension
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Publisher Contextual Analysis

Trusted
Author
samsoftprivacyshield.online
MX records exist
Yes
Domain exists
Yes
Is disposable
No
Is role-based
No
Mailbox exists
Yes
Website
Visit
Extensions
1
Active
1
Obsolete
0
Listed
1
Unlisted
0
Users
6

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Item
Type
Severity
Description
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.
declarativeNetRequest
Permission
Critical
This permission allows the extension to define rules to block, redirect, or modify network requests. Rated Critical because it can control all network traffic, potentially blocking security updates or redirecting to malicious sites.
privacy
Permission
Critical
This permission allows modification of Chrome's privacy settings. Rated Critical because it can disable security features, modify network configurations, and compromise browser security settings.
<all_urls>
Host
Critical
Broad host access — the extension can read/modify content on every website.
browsingData
Permission
High
This permission clears browsing data, history, and redis. Rated High because it can destroy evidence of malicious activity, clear security logs, and modify browser state.
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
Broad Host Permissions
Risk Factor
High
This extension has broad host permissions allowing it to access many or all websites.
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.
Early Content Script Execution
Risk Factor
Medium
This extension runs content scripts at document_start.
alarms
Permission
Low
This permission schedules periodic tasks. Rated Low because it can only trigger events at specified times without access to sensitive data.
notifications
Permission
Low
This permission displays system notifications. Rated Low because it can only show user-visible notifications without accessing system data.

About this extension

Complete privacy suite: Browser lock, tracker blocking, fingerprint protection, password vault & WebRTC leak prevention.

Read the publisher’s full description

Sam Soft Privacy Shield - Complete Browser Privacy & Security Extension PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY WITH REAL, VERIFIABLE PROTECTION Sam Soft Privacy Shield is a comprehensive privacy extension that actually shows you what it's blocking. Unlike other privacy tools that hide their activity, we provide transparent, detailed logs of every tracker and fingerprinting attempt we stop. KEY FEATURES: 🔒 BROWSER LOCK & SESSION PROTECTION Lock your entire browser with a password to prevent unauthorized access. Perfect for: - Shared computers in offices, libraries, coffee shops - Remote workers using public WiFi - Students in computer labs - Anyone who values privacy when stepping away Features: - Password-protected browser locking - Panic lock hotkey (Ctrl+Shift+L) - Customizable auto-lock timer - Secure session restoration 🚫 ADVANCED TRACKER BLOCKING (200+ DOMAINS) Block trackers from Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, DoubleClick, and 200+ other tracking services. We block: - Analytics trackers (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Mixpanel, Segment) - Advertising networks (DoubleClick, Amazon Ads, Criteo, Taboola) - Social media trackers (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok) - Data brokers (Acxiom, LiveRamp, Oracle, BlueKai) - Marketing automation (HubSpot, Marketo, Intercom, Drift) - A/B testing tools (Optimizely, VWO, Convert) 📊 TRANSPARENT ACTIVITY LOGS See exactly what we're blocking in real-time: - Domain names of blocked trackers - Page URLs where blocks occurred - Timestamps and block types - Filter by tracker type - Search by domain name - Export your protection data Unlike other extensions that just show a number, we show you PROOF. 🔐 FINGERPRINT PROTECTION Prevent websites from creating a unique profile of your device: - Canvas fingerprinting prevention - WebGL spoofing - Audio context protection - Screen resolution masking - Font enumeration blocking ✅ SMART WHITELIST MANAGEMENT Don't let privacy break your favorite sites: - Add trusted domains (banking, work tools) - Protection automatically disabled for whitelisted sites - Easy add/remove interface - Subdomain support 💾 ENCRYPTED PASSWORD VAULT Store passwords securely with military-grade encryption: - AES-256-GCM encryption - View, copy, and delete passwords - Local storage only - no cloud sync - Master password protection with PBKDF2 hashing 🔔 OPTIONAL REAL-TIME NOTIFICATIONS Get notified when trackers are blocked (toggle on/off as needed) 🛡️ WEBRTC LEAK PREVENTION Prevent IP address leaks through WebRTC 🍪 COOKIE CONTROL Block third-party cookies automatically PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN: ✓ All data stored locally on your device ✓ No external servers ✓ No data collection or telemetry ✓ No analytics or tracking (we practice what we preach) ✓ Open-source friendly architecture ✓ Transparent about what we do PERFECT FOR: - Privacy-conscious users who want proof of protection - Remote workers and digital nomads - Students using shared computers - Security professionals - Anyone tired of being tracked online - Users who want control over their data WHY CHOOSE SAM SOFT PRIVACY SHIELD? 1. TRANSPARENCY: We show you exactly what we block, not just a number 2. REAL PROTECTION: 200+ tracker domains actively blocked 3. UNIQUE FEATURES: Browser lock feature no other extension offers 4. LOCAL-ONLY: Your data never leaves your device 5. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS: Completely free, optional donations accepted TECHNICAL DETAILS: - Uses Chrome's declarativeNetRequest API for efficient blocking - WebRequest API for detailed logging - Military-grade AES-256-GCM encryption for password vault - PBKDF2 key derivation with 100,000 iterations - Content Security Policy compliant - Manifest V3 compatible SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT: Optional PayPal donations accepted to support continued development and maintenance. KEYWORDS: privacy extension, tracker blocker, ad blocker, fingerprint protection, browser lock, password manager, privacy shield, anti-tracking, cookie blocker, WebRTC protection, privacy tools, security extension, data protection, online privacy, browser security

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Version
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Verdict
Findings
Permhash
1.3.6
Latest
0.22 MBNot scanned—
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1.3.4
0.14 MBNot scanned—
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1.3.2
0.10 MBNot scanned—
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1.3.0
0.17 MBNot scanned—
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1.0.0
0.07 MBNot scanned—
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