Is "Close & Clean" on Chrome Web Store Safe to Install?
Close & Clean is a convenient extension that instantly closes all your open tabs and windows while automatically cleaning your browsing data. With just one click on the toolbar button (or by pressing Ctrl+Shift+X on Windows/Linux or Cmd+Shift+X on Mac), you can clean and close the browser. Choose what to remove on the options page—delete cache, cookies, history, and more! Key Features * One-Click Closure: Instantly close all open tabs and windows. * Customizable Cleaning: Select exactly what to remove – cache, cookies, download history, form data, local storage, plugin data, passwords, etc. Options: * Keep Current Tab: Preserve the page you’re on while closing everything else. * Pinned Tabs: Decide whether pinned tabs stay open or get closed—and even merge them in one window if desired. * Confirmation Prompt: Ask for a confirmation (if you want) before the cleanup. Access all settings in the “Options” page and adjust your preferences anytime. How It Works 1. Click the “Close & Clean” Button to cleanup whatever you set it to clean and close all tabs and windows you set it to close. By default, it closes all open tabs and clears only the browser cache. 2. Right-click the extension icon → “Options” to decide which data gets removed. You can set the extension to: * Empty the cache * Clear app cache * Remove cookies * Delete download history * Clear file systems * Delete saved (autofill) form data * Clear browsing history * Remove indexed data * Delete local storage data * Clear plugin data * Delete saved passwords * Clear WebSQL data 3. Customizable Icon: Choose from several built-in icons to match your Chrome theme or even set your own 19×19 px icon. Why Use Close & Clean? - Protect Your Privacy: Quickly remove sensitive data before stepping away from your computer. - Boost Performance: Clearing out cache and other data can help Chrome run faster. - Streamlined Workflow: No more manually digging through browser settings every time you want a fresh slate. To Get Started 1. Install Close & Clean from the “Add to Chrome” button. 2. Pin the extension to your toolbar if you want it always visible. 3. Click the toolbar button to instantly close your tabs and optionally clear various data. 4. Fine-Tune your preferences in the “Options” page to suit your workflow. No Data Collection Your privacy is our priority. Close & Clean does not track, collect, or store any personal information or browsing data. All cleaning tasks happen locally on your device. No information ever leaves your browser. Permissions Needed * tabs: Needed to close your open tabs and windows upon request. * browsingData: Required to clear selected browsing data (e.g., cache, cookies, history) based on your preferences. * storage: Allows saving of your custom settings (e.g., whether to clear cookies, pinned tab preferences, etc.). We use these permissions only to fulfil the extension’s core functionality. No data is transmitted to external servers.
Risk Assessment
Analyzed66 security findings detected across all analyzers
Chrome extension requesting 3 permissions
Severity Breakdown
Finding Categories
YARA Rules Matched
8 rules(21 hits)Requested Permissions
3 permissionsAbout This Extension
Detailed Findings
22 totalYARA Rule Matches
8 rulesIndicators of Compromise
Network indicators, suspicious strings, and potential IoCs extracted during analysis
All Indicators · 42
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detected Domain: date.now XIOC detected Domain: date.now
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detected MD5 Hash: CBA7213F61D011E39A36F8D1F22CF235 XIOC detected MD5 Hash: CBA7213F61D011E39A36F8D1F22CF235
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detected MD5 Hash: 44D8C599D061E31190DCBC859537E80A XIOC detected MD5 Hash: 44D8C599D061E31190DCBC859537E80A
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detected MD5 Hash: D5AD0AC261D011E386E0E48E6973E575 XIOC detected MD5 Hash: D5AD0AC261D011E386E0E48E6973E575
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detected MD5 Hash: D5AD0AC161D011E386E0E48E6973E575 XIOC detected MD5 Hash: D5AD0AC161D011E386E0E48E6973E575
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detected MD5 Hash: 7FF436E7736311E796E89FD5493BCFBC XIOC detected MD5 Hash: 7FF436E7736311E796E89FD5493BCFBC
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detected MD5 Hash: 7FF436E6736311E796E89FD5493BCFBC XIOC detected MD5 Hash: 7FF436E6736311E796E89FD5493BCFBC
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detected MD5 Hash: 362A753F736011E78253CFE8A3D7E941 XIOC detected MD5 Hash: 362A753F736011E78253CFE8A3D7E941
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detected MD5 Hash: 8A27E511735F11E7A66FF5CB8F8DB3E2 XIOC detected MD5 Hash: 8A27E511735F11E7A66FF5CB8F8DB3E2
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detected MD5 Hash: 8A27E510735F11E7A66FF5CB8F8DB3E2 XIOC detected MD5 Hash: 8A27E510735F11E7A66FF5CB8F8DB3E2
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detected Domain: createdtab.id XIOC detected Domain: createdtab.id
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detected MD5 Hash: 1CAED1B263EB11E3B69AD1AAAF931104 XIOC detected MD5 Hash: 1CAED1B263EB11E3B69AD1AAAF931104
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detected MD5 Hash: 1CAED1AF63EB11E3B69AD1AAAF931104 XIOC detected MD5 Hash: 1CAED1AF63EB11E3B69AD1AAAF931104
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detected MD5 Hash: 1CAED1B063EB11E3B69AD1AAAF931104 XIOC detected MD5 Hash: 1CAED1B063EB11E3B69AD1AAAF931104
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detected MD5 Hash: CBA7214061D011E39A36F8D1F22CF235 XIOC detected MD5 Hash: CBA7214061D011E39A36F8D1F22CF235
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detected URL: https://singleclickapps.com/close-and-clean-button/postinstall-chrome.html XIOC detected URL: https://singleclickapps.com/close-and-clean-button/postinstall-chrome.html
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detected URL: https://singleclickapps.com/close-clean-version-2-1/ XIOC detected URL: https://singleclickapps.com/close-clean-version-2-1/
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detected URL: https://singleclickapps.com/close-and-clean-button/removed-chrome.html XIOC detected URL: https://singleclickapps.com/close-and-clean-button/removed-chrome.html
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detected MD5 Hash: D2B39B8ABBBDDE11BC66D4AB827B8AF0 XIOC detected MD5 Hash: D2B39B8ABBBDDE11BC66D4AB827B8AF0
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detected MD5 Hash: 908F3BDB736211E7BE13ACAAD8352192 XIOC detected MD5 Hash: 908F3BDB736211E7BE13ACAAD8352192
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detected MD5 Hash: 908F3BDA736211E7BE13ACAAD8352192 XIOC detected MD5 Hash: 908F3BDA736211E7BE13ACAAD8352192
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detected MD5 Hash: 45D8C599D061E31190DCBC859537E80A XIOC detected MD5 Hash: 45D8C599D061E31190DCBC859537E80A
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detected URL: http://ns.adobe.com/xap/1.0/mm/ XIOC detected URL: http://ns.adobe.com/xap/1.0/mm/
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detected URL: http://ns.adobe.com/xap/1.0/sType/ResourceRef# XIOC detected URL: http://ns.adobe.com/xap/1.0/sType/ResourceRef#
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detected URL: http://ns.adobe.com/xap/1.0/ XIOC detected URL: http://ns.adobe.com/xap/1.0/
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detected URL: https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx XIOC detected URL: https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx
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detected URL: https://singleclickapps.com/close-and-clean-button XIOC detected URL: https://singleclickapps.com/close-and-clean-button
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detected Domain: currwin.id XIOC detected Domain: currwin.id
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detected Domain: win.id XIOC detected Domain: win.id
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detected Domain: tab.id XIOC detected Domain: tab.id
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detected Domain: currtab.id XIOC detected Domain: currtab.id
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detected MD5 Hash: 362A753E736011E78253CFE8A3D7E941 XIOC detected MD5 Hash: 362A753E736011E78253CFE8A3D7E941
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detected URL: http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns# XIOC detected URL: http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#
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detected URL: http://ns.adobe.com/xap/1.0/rights/ XIOC detected URL: http://ns.adobe.com/xap/1.0/rights/
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detected IP: 1:: XIOC detected IP: 1::
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detected Domain: www.w3.org XIOC detected Domain: www.w3.org
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detected Domain: ns.adobe.com XIOC detected Domain: ns.adobe.com
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detected Domain: ajaxload.info XIOC detected Domain: ajaxload.info
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detected Domain: clients2.google.com XIOC detected Domain: clients2.google.com
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detected Domain: singleclickapps.com XIOC detected Domain: singleclickapps.com
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detected IP: 2.1.0.0 XIOC detected IP: 2.1.0.0
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Security Analysis Summary
Security Analysis Overview
Close & Clean is a Chrome Web Store extension published by [email protected]. Version 2.1.0.0 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 50.53/100 (MEDIUM risk) based on 66 security findings.
Risk Assessment
This extension presents moderate security risk. Several findings were detected that may warrant attention. Users should carefully review the permissions and findings before installation.
Findings Breakdown
- High: 21 finding(s)
- Medium: 45 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
Close & Clean is published by [email protected] on the Chrome Web Store marketplace. The extension has approximately 10K 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 Not Available
Source code is not available for this version of the extension.
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