MRsec Exe Blocker

Blocks downloads of executable filetypes (exe, com, bat, cmd, vbs).

What is MRsec Exe Blocker?

MRsec Exe Blocker is a practical browser tool aimed at enhancing computer security. By automatically blocking the download of particular executable filetypes such as .exe, .msi, .vbs, .com, .bat, and .cmd, it prevents the accidental download of malicious software. The extension also allows users to customize their own blocklist for flexible control, making the Internet a safer place.

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By: https://mrsec.de

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Users: 1,000+

Rating: 3.29 (7)

Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2017-07-05)

Creation date: 2017-07-05

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

webRequest
webRequestBlocking
<all_urls>

Size: 45.39K

Email: de*****@mrsec.de

URLs: Website

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 26726 ▼ 70

Other rankings

#1716 in Developer Tools ▼ 6 #185 in configure keyword 16 ▲ 29

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Summary

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Blocks download of some executable filetypes like .exe, .msi, .vbs, .com, .bat, .cmd

NEW in 1.0.2: You can configure your own blocklist in options-page.

Please give some feedback.

-- Hint from Justin :)

You can push your configuration to clients by rolling out the file "chrome-extension_cjahhhdejgeeijmmlinkckdmlheefcke_0.localstorage" located in "%localappdata%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Storage" by using a group policy script.

User reviews

Thank you very much! Exactly what I needed!

Apple Tree, 2019-12-08

Very useful for brainless clients ;)

Heiko Rahms, 2017-01-03

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Safety

Risk impact

MRsec Exe Blocker is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install MRsec Exe Blocker if you trust the publisher.