Browser JSGuard

Browser JSGuard

An Addon for Detecting Malicious and Suspicious Webpages.

What is Browser JSGuard?
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.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.65 (48)
Version: 1.0.0.17 (Last updated: 2017-07-21)
Creation date: 2017-07-20
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • <all_urls>
Size: 142.34K
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Merlin
Summary

Features: Content/Heuristic based web malware protection. Alerts the user on malicious web pages. Provides detailed analysis of a webpage(by clicking on the icon present in Addon bar).

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Useful for detecting malicious websites
  • Easy to use
  • Helpful for securing digital transactions
Cons
  • Automatic installation without permission
  • Reported as spam or malware by some users
  • Limited effectiveness in blocking trackers
Most mentioned
  • Great initiative from Govt. of India
  • Helpful in securing cyber network
  • Useful for digital transactions
  • Automatic installation without permission
  • Effective in detecting malicious websites
Recent reviews
Great software it help me a lot Must Try!!!
by Raj Sarkar Raj Sarkar, 2018-07-13

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.
by CHIRAG SINGHAL 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.
by Jainam Shah Jainam Shah, 2021-03-24
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Safety
Risk impact

Browser JSGuard 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 Browser JSGuard if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Browser JSGuard has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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