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WorkingVPN - A VPN that just works 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 was last updated in September 2023.

WorkingVPN - A VPN that just works

WorkingVPN - A VPN that just works Edge extension security report

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Supported Languages

🇺🇸US English

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Active
Version
3.9.18.1429
Size
6.89 MB
Rating
4.2/5
Reviews
33
Users
698
Type
Extension
Updated
Sep 18, 2023
Category
Entertainment
Price
Paid
Featured
No
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
No
This publisherTrack record
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Publisher Contextual Analysis

Author
Burnice Kris
Extensions
1
Active
1
Obsolete
0
Listed
1
Unlisted
0
Users
698

Install growth

Item
Type
Severity
Description
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.
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.
webRequestBlocking
Permission
Critical
This permission allows the extension to intercept, modify, or block any web request in real-time before it reaches its destination. Rated Critical because it can modify sensitive data (like passwords, credit cards) before encryption, redirect traffic to malicious sites, or block security updates.
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.
*://*/*
Host
Critical
Broad host access — the extension can read/modify content on every website.
<all_urls>
Host
Critical
Broad host access — the extension can read/modify content on every website.
Dangerous Permission Combination: proxy,webRequestBlocking,webRequest
Risk Factor
Critical
Complete control over network traffic and routing
Dangerous Permission Combination: proxy,webRequestBlocking,cookies
Risk Factor
Critical
Allows extensions to intercept web requests, manage cookies, and access identity or certificate-related functionalities, potentially compromising secure access and authentication processes.
Dangerous Permission Combination
Risk Factor
Critical
This extension can intercept, modify, and block web requests in real-time.
cookies
Permission
High
This permission provides full access to read and modify browser cookies. Rated High because it can steal session tokens, modify authentication cookies, and compromise accounts across websites.
Contextual Risk Factors
Risk Factor
High
The following context increases the overall risk:• 15% increase: Older manifest version lacks modern security controls
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.
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.
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.
Older Manifest Version
Risk Factor
Medium
This extension uses Manifest Version 2
notifications
Permission
Low
This permission displays system notifications. Rated Low because it can only show user-visible notifications without accessing system data.

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About this extension

Unlock Websites and Protect Your Privacy with WorkingVPN

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WorkingVPN - The VPN that just works. WorkingVPN Service can be used to bypass filtered or blocked websites that have been blocked by your workplace, government or school. You can also use WorkingVPN to hide your tracks and/or protect your personal information at public Wi-Fi locations. Did you know that public Internet locations are dangerous for your personal data? Bad people around you, on the same network can sniff out your personal information. This is possible because you are on the same network and you are supposed to trust each other. Why don’t you use WorkingVPN to resolve this issue? Our VPN Servers can solve this problem for you with a few simple clicks. All you need is this plugin and you are good to go. Unlock sites within seconds, take care of your Internet privacy, change your location, and get protection from malicious websites. No special configuration is required; you can get started immediately. We do encrypt all your connections from browser to target site to prevent anyone from stealing your personal information, this also prevents other people from knowing what you are doing. Enjoy our premium VPN service. Locations Available (as of the last extension update): - Canada - United States - France - Germany - United Kingdom NOTE: We're actively developing this extension at the moment, so expect new features and locations to be added. We love hearing from you, If you have any feedback and/or suggestions on how to make our services better, please send us an email. --- The WorkingVPN Proxy Extension requires following permissions: storage: To store configuration file and current state of the extension proxy: This permission allows this extension to proxy your traffic through a server in another country and unblocks blocked websites in your area. privacy: This permission allows this extension to enable/disable your WebRTC settings to prevent IP leaks when you're using our VPN service. notifications: Keeps the user informed whether its connection was successful or not. Additionally notifies the user when it disconnects from a server. webRequest, webRequestBlocking, AllHosts: are needed in order for the extension to check every web request and uses Proxy-Authorization to authorize your access to the proxy server. It also helps to detect connection errors, warns the user and ensures a good user experience. "Access your data for all websites" permission (Firefox only): We are using the new proxy.onRequest method rather than PAC files for proxy configuration. We need to know when any request is made to any URL in order to have the opportunity to send it through our proxy. The previous method is being removed in Firefox 71, so this is a necessary change. tabs: To open our support and extension related websites and populate their content. To ensure premium support for the user and help to solve problems related to the extension much faster. It also helps to detect on which tabs connection errors have happened. The error detection is just informational and ensures a higher user experience. management: To detect extensions that might affect the usage of WorkingVPN Proxy and warns the user. It does not disable or enable your extensions. It's only informational and ensures a good user experience by informing the user..

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