CKAuthenticator

CKAuthenticator

ContentKeeper Authenticator

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.
Stats
Users: 3,000,000+
Version: 2.1.4 (Last updated: 2022-09-22)
Creation date: 2019-10-30
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • identity
  • identity.email
  • https://*/*
  • http://*/*
  • <all_urls>
Size: 5.19M
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Can be workable in a school environment
  • Possible bypass methods exist
  • Some users have been able to disable the extension
Cons
  • Takes screenshots and seems to spy on users
  • Blocks websites indiscriminately (including school work)
  • Difficult to uninstall or remove
  • Potential violation of terms of service
  • Drains battery quickly
Most mentioned
  • Can be bypassed
  • Blocks useful and necessary sites
  • Violation of privacy rights
Recent reviews
Doesn't even filter actually bad stuff just ends up filtering nonsense
by Umar Lughmani Umar Lughmani, 2024-03-28

yes this really bad I hate it I have been trying to look for unblock game this rigged and the most stupidest thing I have ever heard of. who ever created this I hate you.
by Jakson tyler Jakson tyler, 2024-03-28

This is spyware like everything else on the internet but used for kids and teenagers!
by Diane Forde Diane Forde, 2024-03-27
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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 fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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