Tracked campaign: Gameograf / Ovkas wallpaper adware

Our analysis confirmed the behaviour described in the threat library entry. Read the analysis and indicators →

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Chrome Web Store Verified

Sanrio Picnic Party Live Wallpaper

by [email protected] · 482 users
1273c395-1fc6-56b1-8ca2-f13ff0c8c118 | v1.1.2
44/ 100
MEDIUM risk
No change since v1.1.1
Threat verdict
Do not install

Confirmed member of a tracked malicious supply-chain campaign.

Analysis record

Analysed
1 months ago
Version
v1.1.2
Artifact
SHA256 9C5…498
Source
Findings (non-IoC)

Evidence ledger

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

4 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

4
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.

What the code findings show

The extension describes itself as a live HD video wallpaper for Chrome’s new-tab page, and the detected code locations fit features normally associated with that purpose. js/background.js:51:0 and js/background.js:65:0 contain fetch-call findings, while js/sidePanel.js:362:0 contains another fetch-call finding in the side-panel code. js/weather.js:49:0 contains a fetch-call finding in a file explicitly named for weather, which is consistent with retrieving weather data for a new-tab display. The extension declares no special permissions and no host permissions, so this record does not show broad page access, cookie access, or permission to read browsing data.

The four findings, NET-FETCH-js/background.js-51, NET-FETCH-js/background.js-65, NET-FETCH-js/sidePanel.js-362, and NET-FETCH-js/weather.js-49, identify code that makes network requests. A network-request finding alone does not identify the destination, request body, or whether personal data is sent. No network endpoint is listed for any of these four call sites. No malicious-domain indicator is listed alongside NET-FETCH-js/weather.js-49 or either background-script finding. No malware-signature, malware, obfuscation, secret, dependency, or tool-poisoning finding is recorded for js/background.js, js/sidePanel.js, or js/weather.js.

The strongest concern is that NET-FETCH-js/background.js-51 and NET-FETCH-js/background.js-65 run from background code, which can remain active while the browser is open, and NET-FETCH-js/sidePanel.js-362 adds a separate request location. If those calls sent browsing history, identifiers, or page content to an unknown service, that would change the assessment. The available findings do not provide a destination, transmitted fields, cookie access, host access, or a matching data-theft signature for any of those paths. js/weather.js:49:0 is also a named feature location rather than an unexplained script hidden in an unrelated component.

The scanner flagged fetch usage at js/background.js:51:0, js/background.js:65:0, js/sidePanel.js:362:0, and js/weather.js:49:0; those are normal code patterns for a wallpaper extension that supplies weather or side-panel content. With no endpoints listed and no special permissions declared, the findings do not establish browser hijacking, credential collection, advertising injection, or data export. A code review that exposes the URLs and request payloads for those four call sites would resolve the remaining uncertainty, especially for the two calls in js/background.js.

Key Reasons

  • js/weather.js:49:0 is a fetch call in a weather-named component, consistent with retrieving displayed weather data.
  • js/background.js:51:0 and js/background.js:65:0 are network-call findings without any listed destination or malicious-domain match.
  • No special permissions or host permissions are declared.
  • No malware-signature, malware, obfuscation, secret, dependency, or tool-poisoning findings are recorded.

False Positive Considerations

  • Network-call detection without a listed endpoint or request payload.
  • Feature-named request locations, including js/weather.js:49:0 and js/sidePanel.js:362:0.
  • No malware, obfuscation, or malicious-domain evidence accompanies the fetch findings.

Reviewed 2026-09-27; recommended action: suppress false positive; model confidence 82%.

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
44
Change since first
No change
Change from previous
No change
Versions:
First analyzed version
1.1.1
May 5, 2026
Risk range
44 to 44
Across analyzed versions
Latest analyzed version
1.1.2
Sep 26, 2026
Selected version
medium
Version
v1.1.2
1 months ago
Risk score
44
Findings
4
Change vs previous
No change

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About This Extension

Sanrio Picnic Party Live Wallpaper New Tab - Transform your browser with a stunning HD live wallpaper. Each new tab opens with a cinematic looped animation, perfect for fans of this theme. Extension Features 🎞 Sanrio Picnic Party Live Wallpaper Video – Dynamic HD looped live wallpaper. 📰 News Feed Bar – Stay updated with trending anime, gaming, K-pop, and entertainment news. 🔗 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.

Frequently Asked Questions