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This extension was removed from the Chrome Web Store as malware. Do not install it.Extension: SkipAds for Youtube

CRITICAL RISKRemoved from Chrome Web Store

SkipAds for Youtube

ID: bcappnbhlaicekdeeolchjbpadlajjeb

Could be malicious

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Extension Info & Metadata

Status

Removed

Version

2.7.2

Size

0.14 MB

Rating

4.5/5

Reviews

Users

104,615

Type

Extension

Updated

Sep 21, 2023

Publisher Contextual Analysis

Trusted

Author: adminView Profile
Privacy: Privacy Policy
Country: GB
MX records exist: Yes
Domain exists: Yes
Is disposable: No
Is role-based: Yes
Mailbox exists: Yes
Address: 19 Padbrook Oxted RH8 0DW GB
Website: Visit

Total Extensions

313

Active

148

Obsolete

143

Listed

264

Unlisted

Total Users

1,551,900

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Automatically skip ads on youtube videos!

Introducing the ultimate solution to non-skippable ads on YouTube - our Ad Skip extension! Say goodbye to the frustration of waiting for those pesky ads to finish, and enjoy uninterrupted video streaming with our automatic ad skipping feature. Our extension automatically detects and skips video ads within 5 seconds, hides ad banners, and locks pre-rolls, giving you a seamless viewing experience. Plus, it even removes most ads from YouTube and works on the latest silent ads that other popular ad blocker extensions can't handle. No more clicking on the skip ad or skip ads buttons, our extension does it all for you in less than 1 second! It's easy to install and works only on youtube.com, making it the perfect solution for your video streaming needs. With Ad Skip, you get: ⭐ Automatic ad skipping on YouTube ⭐ Adblocking on YouTube - removing most ads ⭐ Stealth mode - not detected by anti-ad block Whether you're in full screen or floating popup window mode, our extension has got you covered. Download Ad Skip today and enjoy millions of free music and videos on YouTube without any interruptions. Best of all, it's completely free to download and use!

User Growth

Showing data from Mar 28, 2023 to Oct 15, 2023

Versions

+66.75%(+41,878 users)

Compared to 3 months ago

2 versions released in this period

Rating Count

Total: 28 ratings+3 (12%)

Average Rating

Current: 4.46 / 5.0+4.46

Extracted Data

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High2

Medium0

Low0

Versions scanned

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Extension Version	Code Review Findings
2.7.1 Code review	5

Extension Version	Code Review Findings
2.7.1	5

Files with findings

3 distinct paths — top paths by unique finding count:

script/background.js3
content/content_main.js1
content/content.js1

S.No.	Category	Severity	File	Summary	Found in Version
1	Code Injection	critical	script/background.js (line 28)	The service worker accepts messages `skipAdsRtx_assign` and `skipAdsRtx_object` that directly mutate the service worker's global scope (`Object.assign(self, s.data)` and `this[k1] = this[k2]`). Combined with the image…	2.7.1
2	Data Exfiltration	critical	script/background.js (line 10)	Tab-hijacking / URL exfiltration primitive. When a tab's URL matches attacker-configured URLPattern rules in `skipAds_custom` (which is populated via `skipAdsRtx_assign` from the stego payload), the extension forcibly…	2.7.1
3	Remote Code Loading	critical	content/content_main.js (line 1)	Steganographic remote code loading. The script draws the extension's icon_big.png to a canvas, reads RGB pixel bytes into a string, then invokes `self[r[0]+r[1]+r[2]+r[3]](r)` — calling a function named by the first 4…	2.7.1
4	Network Interception	high	script/background.js (line 39)	Registers a `webRequest.onBeforeRequest` listener covering `<all_urls>` for every main_frame navigation, invoked dynamically only after the `skipAdsRtx_request` message (from the image-decoded payload) is received. Th…	2.7.1
5	Privilege Escalation	high	content/content.js (line 1)	Injects `content_main.js` (the stego loader) into every page matched by `http:///` and `https:///` including `match_about_blank`, and blindly forwards any `postMessage` from the page into the extension's runtime, …	2.7.1

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www.yt-skip-ads.com	-	https://www.yt-skip-ads.com/?go=install_chrome
clients2.google.com	/service/update2/crx	https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx
*	/*	http:///
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4.7 out of 5 · 10 most recent reviews

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GREAT APP WONDERFUL 100% TRUSTED

Swagy Trendz·14 Oct 2023

Great app! really helps with the ASMR vids but sometimes it can get a 1-2 second delay before skipping them but overall? Love it!

Sharpnel·11 Oct 2023

that's so good

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신정관·7 Oct 2023

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Security Alert: Confirmed Malware

SkipAds for Youtube

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