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SmartCast

by [email protected] · 869 users · 3.0 rating
05ed3758-891a-5ee9-b5b5-b48ef9cd9f78 | v1.0.9
25/ 100
LOW risk
-14 since v1.0.0
Risk verdict
No high-risk signal observed

Score-based assessment (low risk, 25/100). No analyst review available.

Analysis record

Analysed
5 months ago
Version
v1.0.9
Artifact
SHA256 0CA…457
Source
Findings (non-IoC)

Network indicator detail is shown below

27 aggregate findings were counted. 27 network indicators contributed to the aggregate finding count.

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.

52
Noisy-finding weight
x1.00
Publisher domain
fire-arc.com
Observed
Store verification signal
Limited signal
Limited
Extension portfolio
23
Portfolio

13 evidence rows available.

Finding Categories

27
IoC Indicators

Requested Permissions

3 permissions
cookies

Read and modify cookies on all sites

High
storage
Low
*://*.smartcastaddon.com/*
Low

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

SmartCast is a Chrome Web Store extension published by [email protected]. Version 1.0.9 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 24.77/100 (LOW risk) based on 27 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: 27 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

SmartCast is published by [email protected] on the Chrome Web Store marketplace. The extension has approximately 869 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.

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
25
Change since first
-14
Change from previous
-14
Versions:
First analyzed version
1.0.0
May 9, 2026
Risk range
25 to 39
Across analyzed versions
Latest analyzed version
1.0.9
May 27, 2026
Selected version
low
Version
v1.0.9
5 months ago
Risk score
25
Findings
27
Change vs previous
-14

Pick any point on the chart to explore that version's code below.

About This Extension

Smartcast is a Chrome extension that helps you quickly discover podcasts online by focusing your search specifically on audio content, making it easier to find the latest episodes, trending shows, and relevant discussions - without sifting through unrelated results. By clicking on the "Add to Chrome" button, I accept and agree to installing the Smartcast Chrome extension and setting Chrome™ search and podcast-focused search through the widget to Yahoo, and to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I understand that Yahoo search shall only be activated when using the Smartcast extension interface. To get started, pin the Smartcast icon to your Chrome toolbar. Click the icon to open the search interface, then use the toggle to focus results on trusted podcast sources when needed.

Frequently Asked Questions