Encrypt / Decrypt plugin

This extension will encrypt and decrypt text using a rest service or local javascript.

Encrypt / Decrypt plugin - Chrome extension

Encrypt / Decrypt plugin is a Chrome extension that provides secure encryption and decryption of text using local resources or a PHP code acting as an API. It is designed to add a security layer when storing sensitive information like passwords in vulnerable cloud environments.

Extension stats

Users: 283
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2017-06-28)
Creation date: 2017-06-28
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • clipboardWrite
Size: 1.36M

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Do you need to store sensible passwords in an cloud environmemt like EverNote, Confluence, DropBox, Dokuwiki?...

It seems secure until someone break security. And then your passwords are exposed.

This project is a chrome extension that encrypt your passwords using local resources or using a php code acting as a API.

Additionally, you can select the encrypted text and decrypt directly to the clipboard using the right button.

(https://github.com/faparicior/FARChromeCryptoTool)

Recommendations

Personally, I recommend store passwords unencrypted in a local storage like keepass or a plane text field. This software comes with no warranty and his purpose is to add a securyty layer if you have to expose your sensible information like passwords in a cloud and more vulnerable site.

Extension safety

Risk impact

Encrypt / Decrypt plugin requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Encrypt / Decrypt plugin may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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