Is FreshView New Tab safe to use?

FreshView New Tab has a security risk score of 38.23/100 (LOW risk). Our security analysis detected 36 findings. Review the detailed security assessment below to understand the specific risks before installation.

What are the security risks of FreshView New Tab?

Based on our automated security analysis, FreshView New Tab presents low risk level. The extension is analyzed for malware patterns, secret exposure, network communications, permissions, and supply chain vulnerabilities.

How is the security score calculated?

Risky Plugins calculates security scores using weighted categories: severity of findings (25 points max), malware detections (35 points), secret exposure (28 points), network communications (10 points), and obfuscation (10 points). Scores range from 0-100, with higher scores indicating greater risk.

What does CRITICAL, HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW, MINIMAL risk mean?

CRITICAL (80-100): Severe security issues like malware. HIGH (60-79): Significant vulnerabilities. MEDIUM (40-59): Moderate security concerns. LOW (20-39): Minor issues. MINIMAL (0-19): Very low risk. Always review findings before installing any extension.

Chrome Web Store

FreshView New Tab

by [email protected] · 3 users

22f266b6-32de-5f31-a4da-9051410da5e9 | v1.0.4

LOW risk

Risk verdict

No high-risk signal observed

Score-based assessment (low risk, 38/100). No analyst review available.

Analysis record

Analysed: 8 months ago
Version: v1.0.4
Artifact: SHA256 D13…AF1
Source: Findings (non-IoC)

Evidence ledger

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

4 detail rows

YARA Rule Matches

4 rules

Severity	Rule	Hits	Files	Metadata
HIGH	`postinstall file manipulation` File system manipulation detected	1	newtab.js	Risky Plugins Authors FP 20%
HIGH	`postinstall system command` System command execution detected	1	styles.css	Risky Plugins Authors FP 10%
HIGH	`postinstall crypto operations` Cryptographic operations detected	1	_metadata/verified_contents.json	Risky Plugins Authors FP 30%
HIGH	`postinstall file download` File download activity detected	1	newtab.js	Risky Plugins Authors FP 30%

Network Indicators

Concrete URLs, domains, IPs, emails, and hashes extracted from the analyzed artifact.

32 total

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IoC detail rows are loaded outside the initial page render.

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.

Noisy-finding weight

x1.00

Publisher domain

No domain

Missing

Store verification signal

Limited signal

Limited

Extension portfolio

Portfolio

12 evidence rows available.

Finding Categories

Malware Signatures

IoC Indicators

YARA Rules Matched

4 rules

postinstall file manipulation postinstall system command postinstall crypto operations postinstall file download

Requested Permissions

2 permissions

topSites

Medium

Low

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

FreshView New Tab is a Chrome Web Store extension published by [email protected]. Version 1.0.4 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 38.23/100 (LOW risk) based on 36 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

High: 4 finding(s)
Medium: 32 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

FreshView New Tab is published by [email protected] on the Chrome Web Store marketplace. The extension has approximately 3 users.

Recommendation

Exercise caution with this extension. Review the detailed findings and ensure the requested permissions align with the extension's stated functionality before installation.

Source Code Viewer

Source Code Not Available

Source code is not available for this version of the extension.

About This Extension

Freshview Newtab is your go-to Chrome extension for an enhanced browsing experience, combining style and functionality into one sleek package. Transform your new tab into a personalized productivity hub with these standout features: Top Sites Shortcuts: Quickly access your most visited websites through dynamic, visually appealing shortcuts tailored to your browsing habits. Freshview Newtab brings convenience and efficiency to your browser with its intuitive design and user-friendly interface. Upgrade your browsing journey today!

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