WebSecurity

This extension is installed via the Administrator of the computer so that web browsing follows the policies in place for the ATI.

WebSecurity is a Microsoft Edge extension designed to support Awareness Technologies' user productivity monitoring software. Installed and managed by system administrators, it enforces web browsing policies set by ATI, helping organizations maintain compliance and productivity. When users attempt to access blocked websites, the extension prevents access in accordance with these policies, ensuring a secure and controlled browsing environment within Edge.

Manifest V2
Users:
6,475+ 69
Rating:
2.00
(4)
Version:
1.4 (Last updated: 2022-10-13)
Creation date:
2020-04-08
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
  • nativeMessaging
  • <all_urls>
Size:
13.10K
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
a day ago

User reviews

Once installed removal is impossible even by admin who installed it.
by Babigian,, 2022-09-06

Installed via Interguard employee monitoring tools. Removed those files but cannot remove this extension. Reported to MS for Abuse.
by Canavas,, 2022-01-26

Part of a suite of products used by state and federal agencies to monitor certain classes of ex offenders on parole or probation.
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Extension safety

Risk impact

WebSecurity requires a lot of sensitive permissions. 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

WebSecurity is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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