Is "NeuroOS - Turn your browser into a focus zone" on Chrome Web Store Safe to Install?
NeuroOS is a powerful productivity extension that transforms your browser into a distraction-free focus zone. Designed for deep work enthusiasts, it combines focus techniques with website blocking to help you achieve peak productivity. Start timed focus sessions using methods like Pomodoro or Deep Work 52/17, automatically block distracting websites during work periods, and track your productivity progress with analytics. Key Features: 1. Multiple Focus Templates: Choose from focus techniques tailored to different work styles: - Pomodoro (25/5) - Classic technique with 25-minute work sessions and 5-minute breaks - Flowtime (45/15) - Extended focus periods for deeper concentration - Deep 52 (52/17) - Optimized for maximum productivity based on ultradian rhythms - Ultradian (90/20) - Long-form deep work sessions for complex tasks - Custom Templates - Create your own work/break intervals that fit your unique rhythm 2. Website Blocking: Automatically blocks distracting websites during active work sessions: - Pre-loaded list of common distractions (social media, streaming, news sites) - Easy one-click addition of your own distracting sites - Sites automatically unblock during breaks and when sessions end - Visual reminder page when you attempt to visit blocked sites - Real-time distraction counter tracks how many times you resisted temptation 3. Session Timers: Timing that works even when you close your browser: - Visual countdown timer shows remaining time - Browser badge displays minutes remaining on the extension icon - Automatic transitions from work to break periods 4. Analytics Dashboard: Track your productivity journey with statistics: - Total Focus Time - See cumulative hours of deep work achieved - Sessions Completed - Count of successful focus sessions - Current Streak - Track consecutive days of productivity - Daily Focus Time - Monitor today's progress toward your goals - Weekly Charts - Visualize focus patterns by day of the week - Time-of-Day Analysis - Discover your most productive hours - Session History - Review past sessions with goals and completion status - Distractions Blocked - See how many times the blocker saved you from distractions 5. Achievement System: Motivation to keep you engaged: - First Session - Complete your first focus session - 10 Sessions - Build the focus habit - Week Streak - Maintain 7 consecutive days of productivity - 50 Sessions - Become a focus master - 100 Hours - Achieve a significant deep work milestone - Month Streak - Sustain 30 days of consistent productivity 6. Smart Break Management: Breaks designed to actually help you recharge: - Automatic break starts when work sessions are complete - Site blocking is disabled during breaks - Option to skip breaks
Risk Assessment
Analyzed72 security findings detected across all analyzers
Chrome extension requesting 6 permissions
Severity Breakdown
Finding Categories
YARA Rules Matched
7 rules(23 hits)Requested Permissions
6 permissionsAccess and modify data on every website you visit
About This Extension
Detailed Findings
24 totalYARA Rule Matches
7 rulesIndicators of Compromise
Network indicators, suspicious strings, and potential IoCs extracted during analysis
All Indicators · 48
detected Domain: twitter.com XIOC detected Domain: twitter.com
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detected URL: https://www.figma.com/) XIOC detected URL: https://www.figma.com/)
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detected Domain: www.w3.org XIOC detected Domain: www.w3.org
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detected Domain: ns.attribution.com XIOC detected Domain: ns.attribution.com
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detected Domain: date.now XIOC detected Domain: date.now
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detected Domain: templatedata.work XIOC detected Domain: templatedata.work
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detected Domain: session.date XIOC detected Domain: session.date
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detected Domain: s.id XIOC detected Domain: s.id
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detected Domain: example.com XIOC detected Domain: example.com
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detected Domain: existingrules.map XIOC detected Domain: existingrules.map
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detected Domain: rule.id XIOC detected Domain: rule.id
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detected Domain: readme.md XIOC detected Domain: readme.md
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detected IP: ed::bef XIOC detected IP: ed::bef
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detected Domain: x.com XIOC detected Domain: x.com
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detected Domain: instagram.com XIOC detected Domain: instagram.com
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detected Domain: tiktok.com XIOC detected Domain: tiktok.com
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detected Domain: netflix.com XIOC detected Domain: netflix.com
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detected Domain: twitch.tv XIOC detected Domain: twitch.tv
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detected IP: :: XIOC detected IP: ::
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detected Domain: favicon.io XIOC detected Domain: favicon.io
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detected Domain: www.canva.com XIOC detected Domain: www.canva.com
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detected Domain: www.figma.com XIOC detected Domain: www.figma.com
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detected Domain: facebook.com XIOC detected Domain: facebook.com
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detected Domain: youtube.com XIOC detected Domain: youtube.com
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detected Domain: reddit.com XIOC detected Domain: reddit.com
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detected Domain: b.date XIOC detected Domain: b.date
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detected Domain: alarm.name XIOC detected Domain: alarm.name
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detected Domain: blockedsites.map XIOC detected Domain: blockedsites.map
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detected Domain: session-status.work XIOC detected Domain: session-status.work
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detected Domain: data.customtemplate.work XIOC detected Domain: data.customtemplate.work
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detected Domain: btn.dataset.tab XIOC detected Domain: btn.dataset.tab
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detected Domain: www.example.com XIOC detected Domain: www.example.com
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detected Domain: clients2.google.com XIOC detected Domain: clients2.google.com
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detected Domain: ns.adobe.com XIOC detected Domain: ns.adobe.com
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detected Domain: purl.org XIOC detected Domain: purl.org
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detected URL: http://ns.attribution.com/ads/1.0/' XIOC detected URL: http://ns.attribution.com/ads/1.0/'
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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 Domain: chartdata.data XIOC detected Domain: chartdata.data
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detected URL: https://www.canva.com/) XIOC detected URL: https://www.canva.com/)
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detected URL: https://favicon.io/) XIOC detected URL: https://favicon.io/)
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detected Domain: template.name XIOC detected Domain: template.name
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detected Domain: templates.custom.work XIOC detected Domain: templates.custom.work
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detected URL: https://www.example.com/page) XIOC detected URL: https://www.example.com/page)
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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: http://ns.adobe.com/xap/1.0/' XIOC detected URL: http://ns.adobe.com/xap/1.0/'
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detected URL: http://ns.adobe.com/pdf/1.3/' XIOC detected URL: http://ns.adobe.com/pdf/1.3/'
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detected URL: http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/' XIOC detected URL: http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/'
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detected Domain: a.date XIOC detected Domain: a.date
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Security Analysis Summary
Security Analysis Overview
NeuroOS - Turn your browser into a focus zone is a Chrome Web Store extension published by [email protected]. Version 1.0.0 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 50.65/100 (MEDIUM risk) based on 72 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: 23 finding(s)
- Medium: 49 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
NeuroOS - Turn your browser into a focus zone is published by [email protected] on the Chrome Web Store marketplace. The extension has approximately 2 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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