# Surfchck

> Surfchck is a security extension designed for FireFox. It focuses on protecting you from phishing attacks and preventing malware from infiltrating you

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/surfchck](https://chrome-stats.com/d/surfchck)

## Overview

- **ID:** `surfchck`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** surfchck
- **Category:** privacy-security,bookmarks,alerts-updates
- **Daily users:** 1
- **Version:** 1.4.212
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-13
- **First published:** 2025-11-20
- **Size:** 8.41 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/surfchck/)
- **Website:** [https://surf.security](https://surf.security/)

## Description

Surfchck is a comprehensive Google Chrome extension designed to ensure a secure online experience. This security tool helps protect you from phishing attacks and prevents malware from infiltrating your computer.

To safeguard against phishing attacks, this extension scans websites and identifies fraudulent, potentially harmful sites that attempt to capture your sensitive information. While browsing, you receive security alerts through this extension, providing you with a protective shield that warns you before entering risky websites.

This extension also assists in defending your computer against malware and viruses. Continuously scanning downloaded files and visited web pages, this extension detects potential threats, preventing malicious software from infiltrating your computer and safeguarding your data.

Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with Surf. Download and install it now to stay safe from online phishing attacks and malware hazards.

## Rankings

- #129,383 — Overall
- #146 — malware

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `scripting`
- `storage`
- `activeTab`
- `tabs`
- `alarms`
- `declarativeNetRequest`
- `webNavigation`
- `management`
- `downloads`
- `cookies`
- `idle`
- `proxy`
- `webRequestAuthProvider`
- `webRequest`
- `notifications`
- `identity`
- `nativeMessaging`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`
- `*://*/*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very high risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/surfchck)