Tracked campaign: Gameograf / Ovkas wallpaper adware

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Hatsune Miku China Dress Live Wallpaper

by [email protected] · 245 users · 4.0 rating
024de0d9-6b78-599c-a6b0-1e333628dd17 | v2.5.2
44/ 100
MEDIUM risk
No change since v2.5.1
Threat verdict
Do not install

Confirmed member of a tracked malicious supply-chain campaign.

Analysis record

Analysed
1 weeks ago
Version
v2.5.2
Artifact
SHA256 126…24B
Source
Findings (non-IoC)

Evidence ledger

Ranked by severity · findings with a source location link to the code viewer

6 detail rows

Publisher Evidence

Limited evidence

[email protected]

Publisher identity, store signals, distribution reach, and warning signals used for context. Treat this as supporting evidence, not a clean bill of health.

Chrome does not expose the same publisher verification data as IDE stores, so this score is deliberately conservative.

51
Noisy-finding weight
x1.00
Publisher domain
gameograf.com
Observed
Store verification signal
Limited signal
Limited
Extension portfolio
1.6K
Portfolio

11 evidence rows available.

Finding Categories

6
Network

Requested Permissions

4 permissions
search
Low
alarms
Low
storage
Low
https://api.gameograf.com/*
Low

AI Security Report

AI Security Review

Evidence context: threat category none; evidence quality strong.

This extension presents a textbook false-positive pattern driven by the XIOC extractor's documented tendency to misidentify JavaScript property access chains as domain indicators. All 201 IoC findings follow this exact pattern: v.beforesend.call, t.using.call, r.open, t.name, xt.host, and s.data are not real domains but rather minified variable.property.method chains that the extractor incorrectly parsed as network indicators. These match the documented false-positive pattern described as "Property access chains misread as domains: b.call, h.next, g.id."

The findings summary shows zero malware signatures, zero obfuscation findings, and zero actual network findings. The 16 code-smell findings (categorized as "high" severity) are typical of the YARA rules that fire on basic JavaScript patterns like fetch, exec, or crypto references—these are documented noise sources that should not drive verdicts. The extension's stated purpose as a "Hatsune Miku China Dress Live Wallpaper" is a legitimate browser customization category. There is no evidence of behavior mismatch: the findings do not indicate credential theft, browser hijacking, proxyware, or malware delivery.

The developer attribution uses an email address ([email protected]) rather than a company name, which is slightly unusual but not definitively suspicious for a small developer creating fan content. The user count of 196 is low, suggesting this is a niche extension rather than a mass-distribution malware campaign.

A skeptic might argue that 217 total findings with 201 IoCs represents significant risk. However, finding volume is explicitly called out as a known false-positive driver in CVEQ's documentation. The scoring system has documented bias where IoC volume disproportionately inflates scores, with confirmed false positives averaging risk scores of 83.2. What matters is the nature of findings, not the count: zero malware signatures, zero obfuscation, and zero actual network traffic findings are strong indicators of benign behavior. The IoC findings are all categorized as "medium" severity but represent the exact garbage pattern described in the XIOC extractor documentation.

The evidence strongly supports classifying this as a false positive. The extension should be reanalyzed with IoC filtering to confirm the benign nature of the code, or the false positive drivers should be suppressed in the scoring system.

Key Reasons

  • All 201 IoC findings are property access chains, not real domains
  • Zero malware signatures detected
  • Zero obfuscation findings
  • Zero actual network traffic findings
  • Legitimate live wallpaper extension category

False Positive Considerations

  • XIOC property access chain misidentification
  • Code-smell YARA rules on benign JavaScript
  • No malware signatures or obfuscation
  • Legitimate extension category (live wallpaper)

Reviewed 2026-05-09; recommended action: suppress false positive; model confidence 85%.

Chrome version history

Risk trend by version

2 analyzed versions. Each point is the latest successful scan for that version; failed zero-score scans are hidden. Dates are based on first seen by risky plugins.

Selected
44
Change since first
No change
Change from previous
No change
Versions:
First analyzed version
2.5.1
Aug 22, 2026
Risk range
44 to 44
Across analyzed versions
Latest analyzed version
2.5.2
Oct 20, 2026
Selected version
medium
Version
v2.5.2
1 weeks ago
Risk score
44
Findings
6
Change vs previous
No change

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About This Extension

Hatsune Miku China Dress Live Wallpaper features a dynamic HD live wallpaper designed around its visual theme, bringing the subject into every new tab with a continuously looping scene. Extension Features 🎞 Hatsune Miku China Dress Live Wallpaper Video – Dynamic HD looped live wallpaper. 🔗 Popular Shortcuts – Quick access to YouTube, Netflix, ChatGPT, Amazon, and more. 🞞 Custom Shortcuts – Add your favorite websites for instant access. 🔍 Search Bar – Works seamlessly with your default search engine. 🕒 Clock & Date – Minimalist, always-on time & date widget. 📝 Sticky Notes – Colorful, draggable notes on your new tab. 🔔 Notifications – Get alerts about new wallpapers & features. 📧 Google Apps – One-click access to Gmail, Maps, Drive, and more. 🤖 ChatGPT Widget – Ask questions and get instant AI-powered answers. ✅ To-Do List – Organize your daily tasks directly on your new tab. 📅 Calendar Tool – Keep track of important dates. 🧮 Calculator – Perform calculations without leaving Chrome. ⏳ Timer – Built-in countdown for productivity or breaks. 🛠 More Tools – Includes privacy settings, uninstall guide, and support. About Us Gameograf.com develops premium Chrome new tab themes designed for anime, gaming, cars, celebrities, sports, and more. Enjoy visually stunning and immersive browsing experiences with every extension. 🌐 Website: https://gameograf.com 📩 Contact: https://gameograf.com/contact-us/ 🔒 Privacy Policy: https://gameograf.com/privacy-policy/ 💬 Feedback: https://gameograf.com/feedback/ 📧 Email: [email protected] Affiliate Policy Notice This extension opens a new tab at https://gameograf.com. Some links on our website including Amazon links may contain affiliate tracking. If you purchase through these links, Gameograf.com may earn a small commission, helping us maintain and improve our free extensions.

Frequently Asked Questions