Keyboard Privacy Chrome Extension - Ensuring Input Security
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Prevents behavioral profiling by randomizing the rate at which characters reach the DOM.
v2.7 Updated 30/10/19: Updated to reflect changes in the industry and ensure every type of input is protected.
v2.5 Updated 20/08/16: Fixed lag caused by numerous textarea inputs on a given page. Increased default "dwell" and "gap" times to 200ms. Tested against BehavioSec 20/08/16 with a 0.02% (RED) result.
Notice: This is a proof-of-concept plugin, following research by two independent security professionals (Paul Moore & Per Thorsheim). See https://paul.reviews/behavioral-profiling-the-password-you-cant-change/ for more details.
User reviews
- Enhances anonymity in online interactions
- Works effectively for different dwell/delay settings
- Does not significantly impact online experience
- Interesting concept and functionality
- Works on both Chrome and Firefox
- Default settings can produce unreliable results
- High dwell and gap settings may not seem effective
- Conflicts with latency issues on slower connections
- Needs more customization options like URL whitelist
- Difficult to determine if the plugin is functioning well
- The performance and reliability of the dwell/gap settings
- Need for a URL whitelist for improved functionality
- Apparent issues with default settings for accuracy
- General satisfaction with the extension's concept and performance
- Experiences of slowdowns affecting profiling accuracy
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Extension safety
Risk impact
Keyboard Privacy requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Keyboard Privacy has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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