Tracked campaign: Gameograf / Ovkas wallpaper adware

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Chrome Web Store Verified

Winx Club live wallpapers

by [email protected] · 475 users · 4.0 rating
2a1c7346-cf32-50fa-88e1-05315156377d | v4.61
44/ 100
MEDIUM risk
Threat verdict
Do not install

Confirmed member of a tracked malicious supply-chain campaign.

Analysis record

Analysed
5 days ago
Version
v4.61
Artifact
SHA256 C16…7C2
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.

Security Analysis

The "Winx Club live wallpapers" extension (version 4.60, 310 users) exhibits a high finding count of 314 total detections, but the nature of these findings reveals systematic false positives rather than actual malicious behavior.

IoC Findings Are Extractor Artifacts

All 291 IoC detections stem from the XIOC extractor misidentifying JavaScript property access chains as domain names. The flagged "domains" include r.call, t.map, o.empty.fire, ce.style, he.call, e.id, e.next, i.call, i.select, i.support, pe.call, and b.find.id. These patterns represent standard JavaScript object property access (e.g., b.find.id accessing the id property of find property of b), not network destinations. This matches the documented XIOC false positive pattern where property access chains are misread as domains.

No Malware Signatures or Obfuscation

The extension shows zero malware signatures and zero obfuscation findings. Malware signatures are the highest-confidence indicator of malicious intent, and their absence is significant. The 21 code-smell findings are classified as low-severity and represent known noise sources that fire on almost any non-trivial JavaScript.

Network Findings

The evidence shows 2 network findings but does not detail their nature. Without specific suspicious domains in the network findings, these alone cannot establish malicious behavior.

Extension Purpose

The extension's stated purpose—"Transform your browser into a magical journey with the Winx Club live wallpapers"—is a legitimate wallpaper/background extension category. Winx Club is an anime franchise, and the extension appears to provide themed browser backgrounds.

Strongest Counterargument

A skeptic might argue that the email-only developer identity ([email protected]) combined with 314 total findings warrants concern. However, developer identity alone does not determine maliciousness—many legitimate extensions use email addresses. The 314 findings are entirely explained by known false positive patterns (IoC extractor garbage and code-smell noise), not by actual malicious code. The absence of malware signatures, obfuscation, or suspicious real domains is the critical evidence that outweighs the finding count.

Conclusion

The evidence indicates this extension is likely benign with findings driven by known false positive patterns. The XIOC extractor's property access chain misidentification accounts for 93% of findings (291 of 314), and the remaining findings are low-severity code-smell noise. Without malware signatures, obfuscation, or suspicious network destinations, there is no evidence of malicious intent.

Key Reasons

  • All 291 IoCs are property access chains, not real domains
  • Zero malware signatures
  • Zero obfuscation findings
  • Code-smell findings are known noise sources
  • No suspicious real domains in evidence

False Positive Considerations

  • XIOC property access chain misidentification
  • Code-smell findings on non-trivial JavaScript
  • No malware signatures or obfuscation

Reviewed 2026-05-08; recommended action: suppress false positive; model confidence 85%.

About This Extension

Winx Club live wallpapers 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 🎞 Winx Club live wallpapers 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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