Is "Tecto PII Detector" on Chrome Web Store Safe to Install?

[email protected] · chrome · v2.16.3

Tecto Detector finds and redacts sensitive personal information before you share it. Powered by AI that runs entirely in your browser, your data never leaves your device! 🔍 WHAT IT DETECTS • Financial: Credit cards, bank accounts, crypto wallets • Government IDs: SSN, passports, driver licenses • Contact info: Emails, phone numbers, addresses • Personal: Names, dates of birth, organizations • Custom Lists: Your own terms, project codes, customer IDs, ... • 40+ PII types across multiple countries 🛡️ 100% PRIVATE Unlike cloud-based tools, Tecto runs AI models locally on your device. Your sensitive data is never uploaded anywhere. Works offline after initial setup. ✨ KEY FEATURES • Custom PII Lists: Add your own terms (ex. project codes, customer IDs) • Smart redaction: Replace PII with realistic placeholders • Document support: Scan and redact DOCX files • One-click restore: Undo redaction anytime 🎯 PERFECT FOR • Reviewing documents before sending • Pasting text into AI chatbots safely • Compliance and privacy workflows

Risk Assessment

Pending
0
out of 100
MINIMAL

0 security findings detected across all analyzers

Chrome extension requesting 8 permissions

No Threats Detected

This extension passed all security checks

About This Extension

Tecto Detector finds and redacts sensitive personal information before you share it. Powered by AI that runs entirely in your browser, your data never leaves your device! 🔍 WHAT IT DETECTS • Financial: Credit cards, bank accounts, crypto wallets • Government IDs: SSN, passports, driver licenses • Contact info: Emails, phone numbers, addresses • Personal: Names, dates of birth, organizations • Custom Lists: Your own terms, project codes, customer IDs, ... • 40+ PII types across multiple countries 🛡️ 100% PRIVATE Unlike cloud-based tools, Tecto runs AI models locally on your device. Your sensitive data is never uploaded anywhere. Works offline after initial setup. ✨ KEY FEATURES • Custom PII Lists: Add your own terms (ex. project codes, customer IDs) • Smart redaction: Replace PII with realistic placeholders • Document support: Scan and redact DOCX files • One-click restore: Undo redaction anytime 🎯 PERFECT FOR • Reviewing documents before sending • Pasting text into AI chatbots safely • Compliance and privacy workflows

No Findings

All security checks passed

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

Tecto PII Detector is a Chrome Web Store extension published by [email protected]. Version 2.16.3 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

Tecto PII Detector is published by [email protected] on the Chrome Web Store marketplace. The extension has approximately 13 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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