eID Chrome Extension

eID Chrome Extension

Chrome extension for the Belgium eID card

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What is eID Chrome Extension?

The 'eID Chrome Extension' is a browser-based solution for using your Belgium eID card. This tool provides seamless access to your eID card and integrates with our eID Identity Provider and Digital Signature Service, facilitating secure digital transactions and authentications.

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Stats
Stats date:
Rating: 1.82 (242)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2023-01-23)
Creation date: 2015-09-08
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 23.33K
Email: Click to see
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Other platforms

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Merlin
Summary

The eID Chrome Extension gives access to the eID card within the Chrome web browser. The eID Chrome solution has been integrated within our eID Identity Provider and Digital Signature Service.

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • The extension can work with certain system setups as one user was able to get it working by downloading an additional Java component.
  • Works under Linux, but only with Firefox.
Cons
  • The extension often doesn't work, especially on MacBook and Chrome.
  • It's considered by some users as a waste of time due to its unreliability.
  • Some users have security concerns, seeing its allowed site accesses as possibly shady.
  • One user mentions the presence of logs in production.
  • One user mentions outdated log4j Java library, posing potential security vulnerability.
  • The extension requires additional Java component (Java JRE SDK) to be installed in order to function properly.
Most mentioned
  • The extension has compatibility issues and often doesn't work, mostly on MacBook and Chrome.
  • There are security concerns about the extension.
  • Quality of software is considered poor.
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Safety
Risk impact

eID Chrome Extension may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

eID Chrome Extension has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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