Token signing

Token signing

Use your eID smart card on the web

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What is Token signing?

"Token signing" is a Chrome extension that enables the use of eID smart card for web authentication and signing purposes. However, active development and management of the Token Signing component have ceased, and users are encouraged to transition to the new web authentication solution called Web eID.

Merlin
Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-08-31
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By: riaee
Users: 515,219
Rating: 1.83 (824)
Version: 0.0.33 (Last updated: 2023-08-15)
Creation date: 2019-07-22
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 61.73K
Email: Click to see
URLs: Website
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood

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Token signing
Token signing (v0.0.33)
3.30 (25) 134,855
Merlin
Summary

Active development and management of the Token Signing component have ended due to the transition to the new web authentication and signing solution (Web eID): https://www.id.ee/en/article/the-latest-version-of-the-id-software-includes-an-innovative-web-eid-interface/ Token Signing extension will be removed from the extensions stores on 1st September 2023. Web eID components are included in the ID-software installation package which can be downloaded from the website www.id.ee. NB! Please remove Token Signing extension in order for Web eID to work.

For Uninstallation, please follow these instructions https://github.com/open-eid/chrome-token-signing/wiki/Extension-removal.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Works as expected
  • Easy to use once installed
  • Helpful for signing documents
Cons
  • Difficult to uninstall
  • Has major security flaws
  • Doesn't work on some browsers
  • Can install itself without consent
Most mentioned
  • Cannot uninstall
  • Doesn't work
  • Security issues
  • Installed without consent
  • Difficult to use
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Safety
Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Token signing may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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