MetaClean for Gmail

Removes metadata and hidden data in email attachments preventing the leakage of confidential information.
What is MetaClean for Gmail?
MetaClean for Gmail is a Chrome extension that offers security against cyber threats. It clears, adds or modifies the embedded metadata and hidden data in email attachments, helping users to protect their confidential information. It also prevents data breaches, phishing attacks and is very simple to use. It integrates perfectly with Gmail, automatically processes document metadata, supports different file types and even detects signed PDF documents and Office files with comments or track changes. It's a perfect tool for both personal and business use.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 3.0.3 (Last updated: 2024-10-17)
Creation date: 2020-12-09
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://mail.google.com/
  • https://www.metaclean.es/*
Size: 240.64K

Other platforms

MetaClean for Gmail (v3.0.2)
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MetaClean for Gmail (v3.0.3)
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Extension summary

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MetaClean for Gmail automatically removes, adds, or modifies metadata in email attachments, preventing the leak of confidential information that occurs continuously in this type of communication and avoiding possible economic and reputational damages derived from the malicious use of metadata.

Why I should use MetaClean for Gmail? • Data Breach Prevention: Every document contains metadata. For example, metadata is embedded in the file and is different to the information that is typed on the page – such as Author, track changes or comments. It can tell the reader who created the document, how long was spent editing it, and where the document is saved. Cleaning a document of metadata means that the recipient will only be sent what would be printed. Removing potentially harmful forms of metadata from the attached files is a risk area that should be considered when investigating ways to prevent email-related data leaks. • Phishing Attack Prevention: MetaClean prevents the exfiltration of information through metadata which is commonly used to generate phishing attacks. • Ease of use and there is no user registration required: MetaClean for Gmail is Fully integrated with Gmail, just install and enjoy it!

How to use MetaClean for Gmail? • This extension automatically processes the document's metadata when it is attached, you don't need to take any additional action, ensuring that the attachments you send are free of metadata and personal information. • It allows you to quickly and intuitively select the types of files to process (see screenshot). • It shows information of interest to the user, for example, when a PDF file is digitally signed.

➤ Standard Functionalities: • FREE FOR PERSONAL USE. • Detection of signed PDF files: To avoid invalidation of the signature, a warning will be displayed indicating whether you want to process the metadata of the signed PDF file (see screenshot).

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Extension safety

Risk impact

MetaClean for Gmail requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

MetaClean for Gmail has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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