Qualys BrowserCheck CoinBlocker

Name: Qualys BrowserCheck CoinBlocker
Rating: 5 (12 reviews)
Author: Qualys Inc.

Extension to detect & block Javascript based coin mining links

The Qualys BrowserCheck CoinBlocker extension offers robust protection against browser-based cryptocurrency mining attacks. It detects and blocks malicious JavaScript functions designed to mine coins without your consent. With advanced scanning capabilities, the extension can identify harmful mining scripts embedded directly in websites or hidden within third-party ad iframes.

Users benefit from flexible control through blacklisting and whitelisting of domains, ensuring trusted sites load smoothly while blocking threats. By preventing unauthorized coin mining, this extension enhances browser security, reduces resource usage, and protects user privacy.

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By:: Qualys Inc.
Users:: 583 -24
Rating:: 5.00
(12)
Version:: 1.5.1 (Last updated: 2019-02-18)
Creation date:: 2019-02-15
Risk:: High risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:: storage
activeTab
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
https://*/
http://*/
tabs
Size:: 167.94K
Email:: br*****@qualys.com
URLs:: Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: 18 hours ago

Ranking

# 37,778 ▼ 1,436

Other rankings

#7460 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 4 #189 in identify keyword 38 ▼ 14 #231 in javascript keyword 44 ▼ 8

User reviews

Works well.

Neville Cawood, 2021-08-14

Excellent tool to fight the global lack of security for this type of web threat!

Pedro Viegas, 2018-10-14

A good way to protect against cryptojacking. No visible performance impact.

Abhijit Limaye, 2018-07-27

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Qualys BrowserCheck CoinBlocker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

Qualys BrowserCheck CoinBlocker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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