CKAuthenticator

CKAuthenticator

ContentKeeper Authenticator

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What is CKAuthenticator?

CKAuthenticator is a specialized Chrome extension developed by ContentKeeper Technologies for the purpose of user identification on Chromebooks. When a user is logged into their browser, the CKAuthenticator sends their email address to the organization's secure gateway appliance. This allows the organization to verify the user's identity and grant appropriate access. Please note, CKAuthenticator respects user privacy in accordance with the ContentKeeper Technologies privacy policy.

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Stats
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Version: 2.1.4 (Last updated: 2022-09-21)
Creation date: 2019-10-30
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • identity
  • identity.email
  • https://*/*
  • http://*/*
  • <all_urls>
Size: 5.19M
Email: Click to see
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

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Merlin
Summary

ContentKeeper CKAuthenticator extension for Chromebook user identification

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Your logged-in e-mail address will be sent to your organization's secure gateway appliance in order to identify you.

ContentKeeper Technologies Privacy policy: https://www.contentkeeper.com/privacy-policy

User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Useful in school settings
  • May serve as a tool to limit distractions
  • Some users have found bypass methods
Cons
  • Blocks even educational or work-related content
  • Cannot be easily uninstalled
  • Drains battery life quickly
  • May log website data and passwords
  • Prevents leisure activities such as games or watching videos
Most mentioned
  • Blocks a lot of content
  • Difficult to uninstall
  • Impact on battery life
  • Can be bypassed by certain methods
  • Used primarily in school and institutional settings
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Safety
Risk impact

CKAuthenticator 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 CKAuthenticator if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

CKAuthenticator has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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