Serum
A fact checking plugin for websites.
Serum - Fact Checking Plugin for Websites
Serum is a web-plugin that allows users to verify the veracity of websites. It uses a peer review principle and community ratings to compute the reliability of web pages. Serum helps users report and avoid fake news, keeping them away from informational pollution.
Extension stats
Manifest V2
Rating: 5.00 
(2)
Creation date: 2017-03-02
Permissions:
- tabs
- activeTab
- https://ajax.googleapis.com/
- https://serum-dev.herokuapp.com/
- https://serumdev.herokuapp.com/*
- http://*.facebook.com/*
- https://*.facebook.com/*
- identity
Size: 81.65K
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
Extension safety
Risk impact
Serum requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Serum. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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