Is "FactChecker Pro" on Chrome Web Store Safe to Install?

[email protected] · chrome · v1.1.1

FactChecker Pro — Real-Time Misinformation Detection Stop misinformation before it spreads. FactChecker Pro analyses web pages as you browse, detecting unverified claims, scoring source credibility, and flagging potential misinformation all in real time. Key Features: Instant Claim Detection — Automatically scans articles and social media posts for checkable claims as you read. Credibility Scoring — Every source gets a transparency score based on accuracy history, bias indicators, and fact-check records. Misinformation Alerts — Get notified when content matches known false narratives or low-credibility sources. Submit & Verify Claims — Found something suspicious? Submit it for community fact-checking and earn transparency points. Transparency Score — Build your fact-checking reputation with a personal score that reflects your accuracy and contributions. Full Dashboard — Track your history, badges, leaderboard ranking, and submitted claims in one place.

Risk Assessment

Pending
0
out of 100
MINIMAL

0 security findings detected across all analyzers

Chrome extension requesting 10 permissions

No Threats Detected

This extension passed all security checks

About This Extension

FactChecker Pro — Real-Time Misinformation Detection Stop misinformation before it spreads. FactChecker Pro analyses web pages as you browse, detecting unverified claims, scoring source credibility, and flagging potential misinformation all in real time. Key Features: Instant Claim Detection — Automatically scans articles and social media posts for checkable claims as you read. Credibility Scoring — Every source gets a transparency score based on accuracy history, bias indicators, and fact-check records. Misinformation Alerts — Get notified when content matches known false narratives or low-credibility sources. Submit & Verify Claims — Found something suspicious? Submit it for community fact-checking and earn transparency points. Transparency Score — Build your fact-checking reputation with a personal score that reflects your accuracy and contributions. Full Dashboard — Track your history, badges, leaderboard ranking, and submitted claims in one place.

No Findings

All security checks passed

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

FactChecker Pro is a Chrome Web Store extension published by [email protected]. Version 1.1.1 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 0/100 (MINIMAL risk) based on 0 security findings.

Risk Assessment

This extension presents minimal security concerns. The automated analysis found very few or no issues, suggesting it is suitable for general use.

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

FactChecker Pro is published by [email protected] on the Chrome Web Store marketplace. The extension has approximately 6 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.

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