Net iD Client

Provide access to security tokens, for example, smart cards, on your local computer.
What is Net iD Client?
Net iD Client is a Chrome extension that bridges the gap between a website and your local computer. It allows for the creation of digital signatures and the administration of security tokens, depending on the configured access level in Net iD Client. Perfectly suited to users with Net iD Client installed and this extension enabled, it provides a unified interface for different communication methods such as ActiveX and NPAPI. For further details, refer to the Net iD Client documentation or visit www.pointsharp.com.

Extension stats

Users: 40,000+
Version: 1.2.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-09-18)
Creation date: 2022-08-08
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 16.97K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

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The extension acts as a bridge between a website and the local computer, using the web browser's native messaging interface. The extension requires that Net iD Client is installed on the computer and that the native messaging interface is enabled.

The functionality provided depends on the configured access level in Net iD Client. The lowest access level allows the creation of digital signatures, and with maximum access level is it possible to administrate the security token. See the Net iD Client documentation for more information.

Adding the functionality to a website requires communication between the website and the extension. The recommended solution is to use the javascript file provided with Net iD Client. It delivers the same interface for different communication methods, for example, this extension, other web browser extensions, or older interfaces like ActiveX and NPAPI. See the Net iD Client documentation for more information.

This extension is only applicable to users with Net iD Client installed and this extension enabled. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your support organization or visit us at www.pointsharp.com.

Extension safety

Risk impact

Net iD Client requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Net iD Client is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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