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Suspicious in code review (v5.14.0)

Our reviewer found behaviour consistent with malware in version 5.14.0, but not enough to confirm it. Treat this extension as untrusted until it has been re-reviewed.

Urban VPN Proxy

ID: eppiocemhmnlbhjplcgkofciiegomcon

Supported Languages

🇧🇷Brazilian Portuguese

🇨🇳Chinese (Simplified)

🇳🇱Dutch

🇺🇸English

🇫🇷French

🇩🇪German

🇮🇩Indonesian

🇯🇵Japanese

🇷🇺Russian

🇪🇸Spanish

🇹🇷Turkish

Extension Info & Metadata

Status

Active

Version

5.14.4

Size

9.74 MB

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

67,700

Users

7,000,000

Type

Extension

Updated

Sep 1, 2026

Publisher Contextual Analysis

Trusted

Author: Urban VPNView Profile
Privacy: Privacy Policy
Country: US
MX records exist: Yes
Domain exists: Yes
Is disposable: No
Is role-based: No
Mailbox exists: Yes
Address: 1007 North Orange Street 4th floor Wilmington, DE 19801 US
Website: Visit

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Users

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8 versions released in this period

Rating Count

Total: 14,743 ratings+178 (1%)

Average Rating

Current: 4.66 / 5.0+0.04

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React Flow

Internal permhash`4921dafb39…`
3 malicious

2 other extensions carry this fingerprint; 3 of the cluster are known malicious.

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Permhash (Mandiant)`5841dd6c52…`
2 malicious

1 other extension carries this fingerprint; 2 of the cluster are known malicious.

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Network indicators

17 URLs and 556 IP literals were extracted from this version.

Item	Type	Severity	Description
webRequestAuthProvider	Permission	Critical	This permission allows the extension to handle authentication requests and modify authentication headers. Rated Critical because it can intercept login credentials, session tokens, and modify authentication flows to compromise accounts.
proxy	Permission	Critical	This permission allows the extension to control the browser's proxy settings. Rated Critical because it can route all traffic through potentially malicious proxies, enabling man-in-the-middle attacks and traffic monitoring.
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.
<all_urls>	Host	Critical	Broad host access — the extension can read/modify content on every website.
offscreen	Permission	High	This permission creates hidden browser documents with full DOM access. Rated High because it can run background operations invisibly, potentially executing malicious code without user awareness.
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• 10% increase: About:blank access enables potential sandbox escape vectors
Broad Host Permissions	Risk Factor	High	This extension has broad host permissions allowing it to access many or all websites.
Broad Content Script Access	Risk Factor	High	This extension can inject scripts into any website.
management	Permission	Medium	This permission manages other installed extensions. Rated Medium because it can enable/disable other extensions and modify their settings, with changes being visible to users.
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.
https://.bugsnag.com/	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.
About:blank Access	Risk Factor	Medium	This extension can run content scripts in about:blank pages.
alarms	Permission	Low	This permission schedules periodic tasks. Rated Low because it can only trigger events at specified times without access to sensitive data.

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About this extension

Get the best secured Free VPN access to any website, and unblock content with Urban VPN

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Get the best secure Free VPN access to any website, and unblock content with Urban VPN. Protect your online identity, stay protected & hide your IP with Urban Free VPN Proxy for Chrome! Urban VPN Free proxy servers are available in 82 countries, hiding your IP and encrypting your internet connection.. Urban Cyber Security is the creator of Urban VPN Proxy provides the most reliable free virtual private network. With Urban VPN Proxy browser extension for Chrome, you can enjoy instant, advanced VPN protection and access to a vast network of 632 VPN servers. When you add the Urban free VPN Proxy Chrome extension, you get the following: 🌍 Change Your IP Location - Connect to any of our 632 VPN servers in 82 countries, giving you the flexibility to browse with a new IP address. 🛡️ Browse Anonymously - Protect your privacy by minimizing tracking from websites, helping you enjoy a more private online experience. 🔐 Advanced VPN Protection - Our VPN provides added security features to help shield your browsing experience from phishing attempts, malware, and intrusive ads. 🔒 Secure and Encrypted Connection - With Urban VPN, your data stays encrypted using the latest OpenVPN standards, ensuring that ISPs cannot throttle your data. 🛡️ Avoid being tracked by websites- bypass firewalls and browse anonymously! Avoid harmful ads by enabling our ad-blocking feature. 🛡️ Your ISP may collect your online data, but when Urban VPN is turned on, your data remains encrypted, preventing ISPs from throttling your bandwidth. There is no need to download additional software - just click to download, install the extension, and start surfing. What’s New in This Version? 🖥️ Advanced VPN Protection feature enhancements 🔧 Bug fixes - Improved server availability and speed

User reviews

4.9 out of 5 · 10 most recent reviews

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useful

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rat tuyet

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Version	Size	Verdict	Findings	Permhash
5.14.4 Latest	9.74 MB	Caution	—	5841dd6c52fbcae156d12cb41e14109ea56ec25d5cddcdb8a358bf69afc8a926
5.11.7	7.14 MB	Caution	—	d6b37d3d016ca908e7f2e85b0106f94984755255357e28bab9826ef56d912fee
5.11.8	7.08 MB	Caution	—	d6b37d3d016ca908e7f2e85b0106f94984755255357e28bab9826ef56d912fee
5.11.9	7.08 MB	Caution	—	d6b37d3d016ca908e7f2e85b0106f94984755255357e28bab9826ef56d912fee
5.14.2	9.73 MB	Caution	—	d6b37d3d016ca908e7f2e85b0106f94984755255357e28bab9826ef56d912fee
5.14.3	9.74 MB	Caution	—	d6b37d3d016ca908e7f2e85b0106f94984755255357e28bab9826ef56d912fee
5.14.1	9.74 MB	Caution	—	5841dd6c52fbcae156d12cb41e14109ea56ec25d5cddcdb8a358bf69afc8a926
5.14.0	9.73 MB	Caution	0	5841dd6c52fbcae156d12cb41e14109ea56ec25d5cddcdb8a358bf69afc8a926
5.13.0	7.83 MB	Caution	—	5841dd6c52fbcae156d12cb41e14109ea56ec25d5cddcdb8a358bf69afc8a926
5.12.7	7.82 MB	Caution	—	5841dd6c52fbcae156d12cb41e14109ea56ec25d5cddcdb8a358bf69afc8a926

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