China Firewall

View the internet from behind the Great Firewall of China. A simulation for COMP 301.

China Firewall - Simulate the Great Firewall of China

China Firewall is an educational simulation Chrome extension that allows users to experience the censorship of the internet in China. Developed for COMP 301 at Capilano University, it provides a glimpse into the Great Firewall of China and its implications on internet access within the country.

Extension stats

By: ronny.kurland

Users: 79

Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2020-08-04)

Creation date: 2020-03-28

Permissions:

webRequest
http://*/*
https://*/*
webRequestBlocking
tabs
storage

Size: 1.42M

Email: ro*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 75,033 ▼ 5,048

Other rankings

#1225 in Just for Fun ▼ 23

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

Extension safety

Risk impact

China Firewall 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

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