Is Simple Search Select safe to use?

Simple Search Select has a security risk score of 13.73/100 (MINIMAL risk). Our security analysis detected 3 findings. Review the detailed security assessment below to understand the specific risks before installation.

What are the security risks of Simple Search Select?

Based on our automated security analysis, Simple Search Select presents minimal 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

Simple Search Select

by [email protected]

49893639-7dcf-56d8-982b-8003fec677bb | v1.0.1

MINIMAL risk

Risk verdict

No high-risk signal observed

Score-based assessment (minimal risk, 14/100). No analyst review available.

Analysis record

Analysed: 3 months ago
Version: v1.0.1
Artifact: SHA256 F31…335
Source: Findings (non-IoC)

Network indicator detail is shown below

3 aggregate findings were counted. 3 network indicators contributed to the aggregate finding count.

Show network indicators (3)

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

IoC Indicators

Requested Permissions

2 permissions

declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess

Low

*://simplesearchselect.com/*

Low

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

Simple Search Select is a Chrome Web Store extension published by [email protected]. Version 1.0.1 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 13.73/100 (MINIMAL risk) based on 3 security findings.

Risk Assessment

This extension presents minimal security concerns. The automated analysis found very few or no issues, suggesting it is suitable for general use.

Findings Breakdown

Medium: 3 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

Simple Search Select is published by [email protected] on the Chrome Web Store marketplace.

Recommendation

Based on the automated security analysis, this extension appears safe for general use. As with any extension, users should review the requested permissions before installation.

Source Code Viewer

Source Code Not Available

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

About This Extension

Easily reset your browser's search engine with our extension. Designed for simplicity and speed, this extension allows you to set Yahoo as your default engine for quick and reliable results right from your browser’s address bar. Permissions Required: 1. Read and modify your data on this product This permission ensures a seamless experience by managing your search settings and securely modifying your preferences. This access is limited to our domain and does not extend to any other websites. 2. Change your search setting to simplesearchselect.com Simple Search Select sets your default search to a custom experience powered by Yahoo via Simplesearchselect.com, offering a streamlined and consistent experience directly from your browser’s address bar. How we protect and handle your data: Privacy Policy: https://simplesearchselect.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://simplesearchselect.com/terms-of-service By proceeding and clicking "Add to Chrome", you confirm that you have read and agreed to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, and consent to the installation of this extension. Chrome is a trademark of Google LLC. Yahoo is a registered trademark of Yahoo Inc. All third-party names and trademarks are owned by their respective holders. We have no affiliation or endorsement from any of the referenced parties.

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