HP Wolf Security Extension
Safe internet browsing with HP Wolf Security.
What is HP Wolf Security Extension?
HP Wolf Security Extension is a Chrome add-on, part of HP Wolf Security for Windows OS, designed to prevent threats during internet browsing. It protects against email phishing, blocks user input in known phishing sites, eliminates threats from websites, and provides warnings for unvisited websites. The extension requires HP Wolf Security to ensure user browsing safety.
Extension stats
By: Bromium
Users: 4,000,000+
Creation date: 2023-02-14
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
Host permissions:
Size: 936.96K
Email: HP*****@hp.com
URLs: Privacy policy
Ranking
# 126
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Extension summary
HP Wolf Security Extension is part of HP Wolf Security for Windows OS.
This extension requires HP Wolf Security to be installed to function.
- Protects against email phishing links that drop malware.
- Eliminates watering hole attacks from websites.
- Stops exploits that span multiple browser tabs.
- Blocks user input on known phishing sites.
- Warns user on sites they've never visited before when they enter credentials.
Features:
- Hardware-enforced isolation of threats.
- Click with confidence without the risk of web-based threats.
- Safe from kernel exploits.
User reviews
Pros
- Frequent updates
- Seamless protection
Cons
- Difficult to uninstall
- Causes browser issues
- Blocks useful websites
Most mentioned
- Difficult to uninstall
- Auto installation
- Blocks useful websites
Recent reviews
Funny all the errors it gives even though (and I praise HP for this) how frequently it seems to be updated.
-- 'webRequestBlocking' requires manifest version of 2 or lower.
-- 'externally_connectable' specifies neither 'matches' nor 'ids'; nothing will be able to connect
-- Cannot load extension with file or directory name _metadata. Filenames starting with "_" are reserved for use by the system.
-- Third-party cookie will be blocked. Learn more in the Issues tab.
Extension safety
Risk impact
HP Wolf Security Extension is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install HP Wolf Security Extension if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
HP Wolf Security Extension has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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