Browser JSGuard

An Addon for Detecting Malicious and Suspicious Webpages.

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Browser JSGuard - Chrome Extension for Web Malware Detection

Browser JSGuard is an innovative Chrome extension designed specifically for detecting potentially harmful webpages. Utilizing robust heuristic algorithms, it alerts users if they stumble upon any malware-infected sites, adding an additional layer of protection while browsing the internet. Beyond its alert system, Browser JSGuard also allows users to see a comprehensive analysis of any webpage simply by clicking on its icon in the Addon bar.

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Extension stats

By: C-DAC, Hyderabad

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.65

(48)

Version: 1.0.0.17 (Last updated: 2017-07-21)

Creation date: 2017-07-20

Permissions:

tabs
webNavigation
<all_urls>

Size: 142.34K

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 7,506 ▲ 73

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Browser JSGuard (v4.0.2)

353 4.63

(19)

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Great initiative by the government of India
Helps raise public awareness about cybersecurity
Good work by C-DAC and Cert-in

Cons

Does not block many trackers effectively
Reported as spam and potential malware
Automatically installs without user permission

Most mentioned

Thanks to the government of India for this initiative
Need for regular updates
Great software that helps in digital transactions

User reviews

This extension do not block many trackers. I can help with the blocking more tracker. please refer to easyprivacy and adguard tracking protection filter list for more url that are need to blocked.

CHIRAG SINGHAL, 2021-11-14

SPAM. Remove it and report abuse as soon as possible. It automatically installes in browser without askling for any permission. Please report it. It is one kind of malware that CDAC-hydrabad is trrying to install on random computers in india. Please do not accpt when it installs automatically.

Jainam Shah, 2021-03-24

Please Update the extension regularly.

Nareshkumar Suman, 2021-02-23

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Browser JSGuard requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Browser JSGuard. Use it at your own risk.

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