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This extension was removed from the Chrome Web Store as malware. Do not install it.Extension: The New NX

CRITICAL RISKRemoved from Chrome Web Store

The New NX

ID: eobaljpoabdicahlacicihkdmlhgklod

Could be malicious

Supported Languages

🇺🇸US English

Extension Info & Metadata

Status

Removed

Version

1.1

Size

0.02 MB

Rating

2.0/5

Reviews

Users

200,000

Type

Extension

Updated

Aug 3, 2021

Publisher Contextual Analysis

Author: dbrianda145View Profile
MX records exist: Yes
Domain exists: Yes
Is disposable: No
Is role-based: No
Mailbox exists: Yes

Total Extensions

Active

Obsolete

Listed

Unlisted

Total Users

200,000

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takes users to relative content when a website no longer exists

Allows users to see to find related websites when their normal website is down

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Extracted Data

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Versions scanned

Showing 1 of 1 scanned version with more than one unique finding. Counts are unique findings that include each version.

Extension Version	Code Review Findings
1.1 Code review	3

Extension Version	Code Review Findings
1.1	3

Files with findings

1 distinct path — top paths by unique finding count:

background.js3

S.No.	Category	Severity	File	Summary	Found in Version
1	Data Exfiltration	critical	background.js (line 7)	The extension intercepts ALL web requests across every URL (http:/// and https:///) via webRequest.onErrorOccurred, monitors for DNS resolution failures (RESOLVE errors), and then exfiltrates the hostname of the f…	1.1
2	Network Interception	high	background.js (line 7)	Rather than showing the browser's native DNS error page, the extension silently hijacks the navigation and redirects the user to the extension owner's domain (thenewnx.com). This traffic-hijacking pattern is a well-kn…	1.1
3	Other	low	background.js (line 1)	On first install the extension forcibly navigates the current active tab to a page on the operator's domain (thenewnx.com/thankyou/). While a single post-install redirect is a minor policy violation, in combination wi…	1.1

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thenewnx.com	/thankyou/	https://thenewnx.com/thankyou/
thenewnx.com	/s/	https://thenewnx.com/s/?nx=
*	/*	http:///
*	/*	https:///
thenewnx.com	-	https://thenewnx.com
clients2.google.com	/service/update2/crx	https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx

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1.0 out of 5 · 10 most recent reviews

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karina adelie·8 Oct 2021

This is a complete scam, please, do not fall for it. It is a waste, and very much unhelpful. To my knowledge, the extension only scans your information, and collects them. I recommend you don't add this to your extensions.

Chi Nguyen·6 Oct 2021

This is a scam. This is totally fake. Please do not add this extension

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Security Alert: Confirmed Malware

The New NX

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