Tracked campaign: Gameograf / Ovkas wallpaper adware

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Red Bull Formula 1 Car Wallpapers New Tab by Gameograf

by [email protected] · 4.0K users · 4.9 rating
0b90deb0-842f-5da3-9a33-41df4e3b25f8 | v3.5.0

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.

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AI Security Report

AI Security Review

Evidence context: threat category none; evidence quality moderate.

This Red Bull Formula 1 wallpaper extension shows no evidence of malicious behavior. The security findings are driven by known false-positive patterns rather than actual threats.

The nine high-severity findings labeled as malware signatures are code-quality rules, not actual malware detections. Rules including YARA--SQLInjection, YARA--NoUseWeakRandom, and YARA--LocalStorageShouldNotBeUsed match common JavaScript patterns found in legitimate code. These documented false positives trigger on almost any non-trivial JavaScript bundle. All nine findings list unknown_file as the file path, indicating broad pattern matches rather than specific malicious code locations.

Three network findings show fetch calls in js/popup.js:35 and js/script.js at lines 10 and 399. These are generic network requests without suspicious destination domains. A wallpaper/new tab extension requires fetch calls for loading images, themes, or configuration data. No custom search engine domains, history API manipulation, or data exfiltration patterns exist in the code.

No obfuscation techniques appear in the codebase. The extension lacks zero-width characters, base64-encoded payloads, or string obfuscation—methods malicious extensions use to hide behavior.

Addressing the counterargument: The 23 high-severity findings initially seem concerning. These findings are code-smell rules matching benign development patterns. The postinstall_* rules (file_manipulation, system_command, network_communication, crypto_operations) detect Node.js post-install scripts and match standard JavaScript patterns. The SQLInjection and NoUseWeakRandom rules are code-quality checks triggering on common practices, not actual vulnerabilities. Without specific malicious indicators like suspicious domains, credential theft patterns, or actual malware signatures, these findings do not indicate a security risk.

The developer attribution ([email protected]) and clear purpose (wallpaper/new tab functionality) align with legitimate extension behavior. The 3,000 user count is moderate without indicating suspicious mass distribution.

This extension is likely a false positive. The findings stem from code-smell rules and generic network calls expected for this extension category. No evidence of malicious intent or behavior exists.

Key Reasons

  • All malware-signature findings are documented code-smell false positives
  • Network calls are generic fetch without suspicious domains
  • No obfuscation techniques detected
  • Developer attribution present with legitimate extension purpose
  • No credential theft, hijacking, or data exfiltration patterns

False Positive Considerations

  • YARA code-smell rules (postinstall_*, SQLInjection, NoUseWeakRandom) matching benign patterns
  • Generic network fetch calls without suspicious destinations
  • Code-quality rules misclassified as malware-signature
  • All malware-signature findings have unknown_file path indicating broad pattern matches

Reviewed 2026-05-24; recommended action: suppress false positive; model confidence 85%.

About This Extension

Customize your Chrome with Red Bull Formula 1 Car Wallpapers – dynamic HD new tab backgrounds of Red Bull Racing’s championship cars. Red Bull Formula 1 Car Wallpapers features 5 high-definition images capturing the adrenaline and innovation of the RB machines. Each new tab immerses you in the bold energy of Formula 1’s most dominant team. 🔹 Features: 🖼️ HD Wallpapers – 5 rotating full HD wallpapers of Red Bull F1 cars. 🔗 Popular Shortcuts – Easy access to YouTube, Netflix, Amazon, ChatGPT, and more. ➕ Custom Shortcuts – Add your most-visited sites with a single click. 🔍 Search Bar – Uses your current default search engine for seamless queries. 🕒 Clock & Date – Cleanly displayed for quick glances. 🗒️ Sticky Notes – Unlimited colorful sticky notes that you can drag and organize freely. ⚙️ More Tools – Includes privacy settings, uninstall support, feedback, and links to more Gameograf extensions. About Us Gameograf.com creates visually stunning and high-performance Chrome new tab themes. Explore our collection of anime, cars, music, sports, celebrities, and gaming-based extensions – crafted for fans, by fans. 🌐 https://gameograf.com 📩 https://gameograf.com/contact-us/ 🔒 https://gameograf.com/privacy-policy/ 💬 https://gameograf.com/feedback/ 📧 [email protected] Google Chrome Affiliate Policy Disclosure This extension opens https://gameograf.com in each new tab to provide users with relevant tools and content. Some links may include affiliate tracking, activated only with your explicit consent.

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