Qualys BrowserCheck CoinBlocker

Extension to detect & block Javascript based coin mining links
What is Qualys BrowserCheck CoinBlocker?
Qualys BrowserCheck CoinBlocker is a cutting-edge Chrome extension designed to block and detect browser-based coin-mining attacks. Feature-rich, it supports blacklisting & whitelisting of domains and advanced javascript scanning to spot & halt malicious javascript functions. It also effectively identifies and prevents loading of harmful coin mining advertisements via third-party ads inside an iframe.

Extension stats

Users: 864 ▼ -30
Rating: 5.00 (12)
Version: 1.5.1 (Last updated: 2019-02-18)
Creation date: 2019-02-15
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • https://*/
  • http://*/
  • tabs
Size: 167.94K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Qualys CoinBlocker extension enables blocking of browser based coin-mining attacks. Along with blacklisting & whitelisting of domains, it also supports advanced javascript scanning to identify & block malicious javascript functions. Extension can also identify & block malicious coin mining advertisements loaded inside iframe by third party ads.

User reviews

Works well.
by Neville Cawood, 2021-08-14

Excellent tool to fight the global lack of security for this type of web threat!
by Pedro Viegas, 2018-10-14

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

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

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