Malware & URL Scanner

Malware & URL Scanner Chrome extension helps to scan websites or domain, IP for malware, phishing, and spam content.

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'Malware & URL Scanner' is a Chrome extension designed for online security. It scans URLs or webs pages for potential malware, phishing, and spam content. The extension uses various sources like VirusTotal, Google Safe Browsing, etc., to ensure comprehensive website security. Additionally, it offers features like geolocation IP lookup, Whois lookup, website's SSL certificate lookup, and more, to provide a detailed analysis of website safety. This extension is available for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge browsers.

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Extension stats

By: D09r

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.26

(34)

Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2023-04-16)

Creation date: 2020-03-19

Permissions:

tabs
storage
contextMenus

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 697.34K

Email: d0*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 7,897 ▲ 61

Other rankings

#720 in Developer Tools ▼ 5

#2 in malware keyword 42

#50 in scan keyword 16 ▼ 2

#58 in firefox keyword 21 ▲ 1

#96 in come keyword 11 ▲ 6

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Malware & URL Scanner (v1.0)

4,279+ 4.80

(4)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Easy to use
Clean UI for scanning websites
Provides peace of mind against malware
Offers useful tools
Generates useful reports

Cons

Potential security risks (users claimed it hacked their laptops)
Difficulties in removal process
Some users felt it was completely useless
Concerns about Google's oversight of the Chrome Web Store

Most mentioned

Malware warnings
Difficulties in removing the extension
Concerns over security
Ease of use
Positive user experience

User reviews

hey with what you use for the Flagged URLs? just curios . ty./

ben richter, 2024-10-25

this thing actually hacked my laptop. its like that stupid other "antivirus" on chrome that literally is a virus . im really tarting to regret not changing to opera gx

Asma Gul, 2024-09-08

Added it, saw the "warning warning warning" review, got nervous, tried to remove it, at first the removal process did not work. Emailed chrome web store support about it, then decided to reboot chrome and try again, this time it came off.

JD Sebastian, 2024-07-25

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Malware & URL Scanner 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

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Malware & URL Scanner. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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