Is "NeuroOS - Turn your browser into a focus zone" on Chrome Web Store Safe to Install?

[email protected] · chrome · v1.0.0

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

Analyzed
50.65
out of 100
MEDIUM

72 security findings detected across all analyzers

Chrome extension requesting 6 permissions

Severity Breakdown

0
Critical
23
High
49
Medium
0
Low
0
Info

Finding Categories

23
Malware Signatures
48
IoC Indicators

YARA Rules Matched

7 rules(23 hits)
postinstall network communication AlertStatementsShouldNotBeUsed postinstall file manipulation postinstall crypto operations postinstall system command postinstall file download postinstall persistence mechanism

Requested Permissions

6 permissions
<all_urls>

Access and modify data on every website you visit

Dangerous
tabs
Medium
storage
Low
alarms
Low
notifications
Low
declarativeNetRequest
Low

About This Extension

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

Detailed Findings

24 total

YARA Rule Matches

7 rules

Indicators of Compromise

Network indicators, suspicious strings, and potential IoCs extracted during analysis

URLs
11
IP Addresses
2
Domains
36
Strings
48

All Indicators · 48

Domain
detected Domain: twitter.com

XIOC detected Domain: twitter.com

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URL
detected URL: https://www.figma.com/)

XIOC detected URL: https://www.figma.com/)

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Domain
detected Domain: www.w3.org

XIOC detected Domain: www.w3.org

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Domain
detected Domain: ns.attribution.com

XIOC detected Domain: ns.attribution.com

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Domain
detected Domain: date.now

XIOC detected Domain: date.now

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Domain
detected Domain: templatedata.work

XIOC detected Domain: templatedata.work

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Domain
detected Domain: session.date

XIOC detected Domain: session.date

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Domain
detected Domain: s.id

XIOC detected Domain: s.id

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Domain
detected Domain: example.com

XIOC detected Domain: example.com

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Domain
detected Domain: existingrules.map

XIOC detected Domain: existingrules.map

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Domain
detected Domain: rule.id

XIOC detected Domain: rule.id

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Domain
detected Domain: readme.md

XIOC detected Domain: readme.md

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IP
detected IP: ed::bef

XIOC detected IP: ed::bef

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Domain
detected Domain: x.com

XIOC detected Domain: x.com

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Domain
detected Domain: instagram.com

XIOC detected Domain: instagram.com

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Domain
detected Domain: tiktok.com

XIOC detected Domain: tiktok.com

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Domain
detected Domain: netflix.com

XIOC detected Domain: netflix.com

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Domain
detected Domain: twitch.tv

XIOC detected Domain: twitch.tv

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IP
detected IP: ::

XIOC detected IP: ::

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Domain
detected Domain: favicon.io

XIOC detected Domain: favicon.io

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Domain
detected Domain: www.canva.com

XIOC detected Domain: www.canva.com

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Domain
detected Domain: www.figma.com

XIOC detected Domain: www.figma.com

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Domain
detected Domain: facebook.com

XIOC detected Domain: facebook.com

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Domain
detected Domain: youtube.com

XIOC detected Domain: youtube.com

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Domain
detected Domain: reddit.com

XIOC detected Domain: reddit.com

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Domain
detected Domain: b.date

XIOC detected Domain: b.date

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Domain
detected Domain: alarm.name

XIOC detected Domain: alarm.name

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Domain
detected Domain: blockedsites.map

XIOC detected Domain: blockedsites.map

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Domain
detected Domain: session-status.work

XIOC detected Domain: session-status.work

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Domain
detected Domain: data.customtemplate.work

XIOC detected Domain: data.customtemplate.work

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Domain
detected Domain: btn.dataset.tab

XIOC detected Domain: btn.dataset.tab

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Domain
detected Domain: www.example.com

XIOC detected Domain: www.example.com

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Domain
detected Domain: clients2.google.com

XIOC detected Domain: clients2.google.com

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Domain
detected Domain: ns.adobe.com

XIOC detected Domain: ns.adobe.com

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URL
detected Domain: purl.org

XIOC detected Domain: purl.org

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URL
detected URL: http://ns.attribution.com/ads/1.0/'

XIOC detected URL: http://ns.attribution.com/ads/1.0/'

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URL
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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Domain
detected Domain: chartdata.data

XIOC detected Domain: chartdata.data

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URL
detected URL: https://www.canva.com/)

XIOC detected URL: https://www.canva.com/)

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URL
detected URL: https://favicon.io/)

XIOC detected URL: https://favicon.io/)

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Domain
detected Domain: template.name

XIOC detected Domain: template.name

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Domain
detected Domain: templates.custom.work

XIOC detected Domain: templates.custom.work

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URL
detected URL: https://www.example.com/page)

XIOC detected URL: https://www.example.com/page)

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URL
detected URL: https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx

XIOC detected URL: https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx

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URL
detected URL: http://ns.adobe.com/xap/1.0/'

XIOC detected URL: http://ns.adobe.com/xap/1.0/'

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URL
detected URL: http://ns.adobe.com/pdf/1.3/'

XIOC detected URL: http://ns.adobe.com/pdf/1.3/'

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URL
detected URL: http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/'

XIOC detected URL: http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/'

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Domain
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.

Frequently Asked Questions