Is Lotus - A Personalized Productivity Workspace safe to use?

Lotus - A Personalized Productivity Workspace has a security risk score of 26.73/100 (LOW risk). Our security analysis detected 7 findings. Review the detailed security assessment below to understand the specific risks before installation.

What are the security risks of Lotus - A Personalized Productivity Workspace?

Based on our automated security analysis, Lotus - A Personalized Productivity Workspace presents low risk level. The extension is analyzed for malware patterns, secret exposure, network communications, permissions, and supply chain vulnerabilities.

How is the security score calculated?

Risky Plugins calculates security scores using weighted categories: severity of findings (25 points max), malware detections (35 points), secret exposure (28 points), network communications (10 points), and obfuscation (10 points). Scores range from 0-100, with higher scores indicating greater risk.

What does CRITICAL, HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW, MINIMAL risk mean?

CRITICAL (80-100): Severe security issues like malware. HIGH (60-79): Significant vulnerabilities. MEDIUM (40-59): Moderate security concerns. LOW (20-39): Minor issues. MINIMAL (0-19): Very low risk. Always review findings before installing any extension.

Chrome Web Store Verified

Lotus - A Personalized Productivity Workspace

by [email protected] · 10.0K users · 4.2 rating

034788f8-0521-5854-8e71-1011bdc50d1c | v1.0.60

LOW risk

Risk verdict

No high-risk signal observed

Score-based assessment (low risk, 27/100). No analyst review available.

Analysis record

Analysed: 1 months ago
Version: v1.0.60
Artifact: SHA256 87E…82C
Source: Findings (non-IoC)

Evidence ledger

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

2 detail rows

YARA Rule Matches

2 rules

Severity	Rule	Hits	Files	Metadata
LOW	`postinstall crypto operations`	1	_metadata/verified_contents.json	-
LOW	`postinstall network communication`	1	js/content-script.js	-

Network Indicators

Concrete URLs, domains, IPs, emails, and hashes extracted from the analyzed artifact.

5 total

Loading network indicators

IoC detail rows are loaded outside the initial page render.

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.

Noisy-finding weight

x1.00

Publisher domain

fire-arc.com

Observed

Store verification signal

Limited signal

Limited

Extension portfolio

Portfolio

13 evidence rows available.

Finding Categories

IoC Indicators

YARA Rules Matched

2 rules

postinstall crypto operations postinstall network communication

Requested Permissions

1 permission

Low

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

Lotus - A Personalized Productivity Workspace is a Chrome Web Store extension published by [email protected]. Version 1.0.60 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 26.73/100 (LOW risk) based on 7 security findings.

Risk Assessment

This extension presents low security risk. Some minor findings were detected, but nothing that would prevent typical usage. Reviewing the detailed findings below is recommended before use in sensitive environments.

Findings Breakdown

Medium: 5 finding(s)
Low: 2 finding(s)

What Was Analyzed

The security assessment covers multiple analysis categories:

Malware Detection: YARA rule matching against 2,400+ malware signatures
Secret Detection: Scanning for exposed API keys, tokens, and credentials
Static Analysis: Code-level security analysis for common vulnerability patterns
Network Analysis: Detection of suspicious network communications and endpoints
Obfuscation Detection: Identification of code obfuscation techniques

Developer Information

Lotus - A Personalized Productivity Workspace is published by [email protected] on the Chrome Web Store marketplace. The extension has approximately 10K users.

Recommendation

Based on the automated security analysis, this extension appears safe for general use. As with any extension, users should review the requested permissions before installation.

Source Code Viewer

Source Code Not Available

Source code is not available for this version of the extension.

About This Extension

Introducing Lotus, your new tab Chrome extension designed to transform your browsing into a journey of mindful productivity. Imagine: Zero distractions: A clean, serene interface that melts away clutter and lets you focus on what truly matters. Calm and relaxing visuals: Breathe easy with soothing background themes that promote well-being and mental clarity. A haven for focus: Unwind and conquer your day by defining clear, achievable goals at the start of each day. Instant access: Access your essential tools, bookmarks, and information instantly, without navigating multiple tabs. Empower your decisions: Set intentions, prioritize tasks, and experience the satisfaction of progress and achievement. It's time to reclaim your focus, cultivate a sense of accomplishment, and bloom into your most productive self. Download Lotus now and start your journey to a more mindful, focused, and productive browsing experience! You accept the TOS and Privacy Policy and agree to select “Lotus” as your new tab page by installing the "Lotus" extension. Yahoo will offer the search tools that will be used in the Addon. However, your browser's default search settings won't alter due to the extension.

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