VeriZone Companion Edge extension security report

VeriZone is a source-backed misinformation verification extension designed to help users quickly verify online claims, headlines, articles, and selected text directly from their browser. After activating the extension, users can highlight any statement or claim on a webpage and instantly send it to VeriZone for verification. The extension automatically opens the VeriZone platform in a new tab and pastes the selected text into the verification system for analysis. VeriZone supports verification across multiple input types, including: • Standalone claims and statements • News headlines • Articles and long-form content • WhatsApp-style forwarded messages • URLs and suspicious links The platform uses a structured verification framework that: • Breaks complex inputs into smaller factual subclaims • Cross-checks information using trusted and credibility-weighted sources • Compares supporting and contradicting evidence across sources • Generates transparent, explainable verdicts with detailed breakdowns VeriZone supports nuanced verdicts such as: • True • False • Mixed • Unverifiable • Opinion The extension is designed to make online information verification faster, more accessible, and easier to use while browsing the web.