Tracked campaign: Gameograf / Ovkas wallpaper adware

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Chrome Web Store Verified

Ironman Black Live Wallpaper

by [email protected] · 354 users
1268e495-5443-5cb7-9a3c-5c1ad42f1cdf | v4.61
44/ 100
MEDIUM risk
Threat verdict
Do not install

Confirmed member of a tracked malicious supply-chain campaign.

Analysis record

Analysed
6 days ago
Version
v4.61
Artifact
SHA256 54F…55C
Source
Findings (non-IoC)

Evidence ledger

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

6 detail rows

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.

Finding Categories

6
Network

Requested Permissions

4 permissions
search
Low
alarms
Low
storage
Low
https://api.gameograf.com/*
Low

AI Security Report

AI Security Review

Evidence context: threat category none; evidence quality moderate.

The CVEQ findings for "Ironman Black Live Wallpaper" are driven entirely by known false positive patterns. The 195 IoC findings consist exclusively of JavaScript property access chains that the XIOC extractor misidentified as domains. For example, the finding "XIOC-DOMAIN-this.target" at file_path "extracted_from_files" is not a real domain—it is the JavaScript expression this.target from DOM event handling code. Similarly, "XIOC-DOMAIN-e.style", "XIOC-DOMAIN-d.call", "XIOC-DOMAIN-o.data", and "XIOC-DOMAIN-e.target" are all property access patterns (e.g., e.style, d.call, o.data, e.target) that the extractor incorrectly parsed as domain names. This matches the documented XIOC extractor garbage pattern explicitly described in the threat model.

The network findings are minimal and benign. The finding "NET-FETCH-js/popup.js-35" at file_path "js/popup.js:35" is a standard fetch call in the popup script, which is normal behavior for extensions that need to retrieve data. There are zero malware signatures across all scanned files, zero obfuscation findings, and no suspicious domains that are not explained by the XIOC false positive pattern. The 21 code-smell findings are typical noise from basic JavaScript patterns like fetch, crypto, and event handlers.

The extension's purpose (live wallpaper) is legitimate, and the developer attribution as an email address ("[email protected]") is common for smaller extension publishers. The 259 user count is modest but not suspicious.

Counterargument: A skeptic might argue that the high total finding count (218) and the anonymous developer email indicate potential malice. However, the finding count is entirely driven by XIOC false positives—195 out of 218 findings. Without malware signatures, obfuscation, or actual suspicious network domains, there is no evidence of intentional harm. The developer email alone does not indicate malice; many legitimate extensions use email addresses rather than company names. The absence of obfuscation is particularly significant, as malicious extensions almost always use obfuscation to hide their code. This extension exhibits none of the high-confidence threat indicators: no typosquatting, no browser hijacking behavior, no credential theft patterns, and no malware delivery mechanisms.

Key Reasons

  • All 195 IoC findings are XIOC extractor false positives from JavaScript property access chains (this.target, e.style, d.call, etc.)
  • Zero malware signatures detected across all scanned files
  • Zero obfuscation findings—malicious extensions typically use obfuscation
  • Network findings are minimal and benign (standard fetch in popup.js)

False Positive Considerations

  • XIOC extractor misreading JavaScript property access chains as domains
  • Code-smell findings from basic JavaScript patterns
  • High finding count driven by false positive IoC volume

Reviewed 2026-05-09; recommended action: suppress false positive; model confidence 85%.

About This Extension

Ironman Black Live Wallpaper features a dynamic HD live wallpaper designed around its visual theme, bringing the subject into every new tab with a continuously looping scene. Extension Features 🎞 Ironman Black Live Wallpaper Video – Dynamic HD looped live wallpaper. 🔗 Popular Shortcuts – Quick access to YouTube, Netflix, ChatGPT, Amazon, and more. 🞞 Custom Shortcuts – Add your favorite websites for instant access. 🔍 Search Bar – Works seamlessly with your default search engine. 🕒 Clock & Date – Minimalist, always-on time & date widget. 📝 Sticky Notes – Colorful, draggable notes on your new tab. 🔔 Notifications – Get alerts about new wallpapers & features. 📧 Google Apps – One-click access to Gmail, Maps, Drive, and more. 🤖 ChatGPT Widget – Ask questions and get instant AI-powered answers. ✅ To-Do List – Organize your daily tasks directly on your new tab. 📅 Calendar Tool – Keep track of important dates. 🧮 Calculator – Perform calculations without leaving Chrome. ⏳ Timer – Built-in countdown for productivity or breaks. 🛠 More Tools – Includes privacy settings, uninstall guide, and support. About Us Gameograf.com develops premium Chrome new tab themes designed for anime, gaming, cars, celebrities, sports, and more. Enjoy visually stunning and immersive browsing experiences with every extension. 🌐 Website: https://gameograf.com 📩 Contact: https://gameograf.com/contact-us/ 🔒 Privacy Policy: https://gameograf.com/privacy-policy/ 💬 Feedback: https://gameograf.com/feedback/ 📧 Email: [email protected] Affiliate Policy Notice This extension opens a new tab at https://gameograf.com. Some links on our website including Amazon links may contain affiliate tracking. If you purchase through these links, Gameograf.com may earn a small commission, helping us maintain and improve our free extensions.

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