URL Character Guard Firefox

URL Character Guard

By: Psystec
An extension that helps protect users from accessing websites containing Cyrillic characters, which might be used for phishing or other malicious purposes.

Features & Capabilities

Introducing our innovative extension designed to enhance your online security: the URL Character Guard Add-on. In today's digital landscape, where cyber threats lurk around every corner, safeguarding your online activities is paramount. One particularly insidious tactic employed by cybercriminals involves the use of Cyrillic characters in website URLs to deceive unsuspecting users.

Consider this scenario: you intend to visit www.facebook.com, a familiar and trusted platform. However, a slight alteration in the URL leads you to www.facҽbook.com, with a Cyrillic "ҽ" replacing the standard "e". This seemingly minor change may go unnoticed by many, but it could spell disaster as it redirects you to a fraudulent website designed for malicious purposes such as phishing or malware distribution.

To combat this growing threat, our URL Character Guard Add-on acts as a vigilant gatekeeper, effectively blocking any URLs containing Cyrillic characters that could be exploited in such attacks. By proactively filtering out potentially harmful URLs, it provides an added layer of defense against phishing scams and other online threats.

Stay one step ahead of cybercriminals and safeguard your digital identity by integrating this powerful protective measure into your browsing experience. With the URL Character Guard Add-on, you can browse the web with confidence, knowing that your safety is our top priority. Don't let deceptive tactics compromise your security – empower yourself with the tools to stay safe online.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Manifest V2 Add-on
By:
Psystec
Daily users:
-
Version:
1.1 Last updated: 2024-03-24
Version code:
5710202
Creation date:
2024-03-21
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
Size:
27.46KB
Email:
in*****@psystec.com
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Add-ons Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-09
Compare stats and ranking:

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Firefox add-on. Please use these information below to contact the Firefox add-on developer.
Developed by:
Psystec
Firefox Add-ons Store
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/url-character-guard/
Email:
in*****@psystec.com
Website:
https://discord.psystec.com/

Is URL Character Guard Safe?

Risk impact
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URL Character Guard requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
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URL Character Guard is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension website URL may be invalid
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