Tracked campaign: Gameograf / Ovkas wallpaper adware

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Digital Projection Of A Planet Live Wallpaper

by [email protected] · 674 users · 3.5 rating
538ba424-e20e-5166-91eb-d8604d1efd83 | v2.61
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
v2.61
Artifact
SHA256 351…A03
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.

This Chrome extension provides a live wallpaper for the new tab page. The 564 IoC findings in findings_by_category.ioc are classic XIOC extractor garbage. The extracted domains follow patterns consistent with false positives: 5.zip is a file extension, not a domain; 0.mo, 7.tj, 1.sx, and 9h4.ch are single-character or random strings that appear in minified JavaScript; ѳ.mg contains a Cyrillic character that could be from string literals rather than actual network destinations. None of these domains match known malicious infrastructure or the extension's own service.

The findings_summary shows 0 malware-signature findings and 0 obfuscation findings. If this extension contained actual malicious payloads, we would expect malware signatures to be present alongside the IoC findings. The 21 code-smell findings are all low severity and represent YARA rules that match basic JavaScript patterns—these are documented noise sources that should never drive a verdict.

The extension has 2 network findings compared to 564 IoC findings, which indicates the IoC extractor is generating false positives from static code analysis rather than actual network activity. The developer attribution [email protected] is an email address rather than a company name, which is common for smaller extensions but doesn't indicate malicious intent.

The strongest counterargument would be that 564 IoC findings represent a significant attack surface. However, finding count is explicitly documented as meaningless when the findings are from known false-positive patterns. The XIOC extractor produces massive false-positive volumes from property access chains and hex substrings in minified code. What matters is the NATURE of findings, not the COUNT. The absence of malware signatures, obfuscation, and the pattern of extracted domains all indicate these are false positives. The extension serves a legitimate purpose (new tab wallpaper) with no evidence of credential theft, browser hijacking, or data exfiltration.

Key Reasons

  • Zero malware-signature findings despite 564 IoC findings
  • IoC domains follow XIOC false-positive patterns (random strings, file extensions as domains)
  • Zero obfuscation findings
  • Extension serves legitimate new-tab wallpaper purpose

False Positive Considerations

  • XIOC extractor garbage from minified JavaScript
  • Code-smell YARA rules matching basic JS patterns
  • Property access chains misread as domains

Reviewed 2026-04-30; recommended action: suppress false positive; model confidence 85%.

About This Extension

Digital Projection Of A Planet 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 🎞 Digital Projection Of A Planet 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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