Is QuickNews safe to use?

QuickNews has a security risk score of 47.87/100 (MEDIUM risk). Our security analysis detected 38 findings. Review the detailed security assessment below to understand the specific risks before installation.

What are the security risks of QuickNews?

Based on our automated security analysis, QuickNews presents medium 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.

Is "QuickNews" on Chrome Web Store Safe to Install?

[email protected] · chrome · v1.0

# QuickNews: Your Personalized News Dashboard Stay informed effortlessly with QuickNews, the sleek and intuitive news aggregator that brings the world's headlines right to your browser! ## Key Features: - **Instant Access**: Get the latest news with just one click, directly from your Chrome toolbar. - **Customizable Feed**: Tailor your news experience by selecting your favorite categories and sources. - **Smart Search**: Quickly find articles on topics that matter to you with our powerful search function. - **Clean Interface**: Enjoy a clutter-free, modern design that makes reading news a pleasure. - **Category Filtering**: Easily switch between different news categories to focus on what interests you most. - **Time-Saving**: Get a quick overview of the day's top stories without leaving your current tab. ## Why Choose QuicxNews? - **Stay Informed**: Keep up with current events across various fields, from technology to entertainment. - **Save Time**: No need to visit multiple news sites – we bring them all to you in one place. - **Distraction-Free**: Focus on what matters with our minimalist, ad-free interface. - **Always Up-to-Date**: Our real-time updates ensure you never miss important news. Whether you're a busy professional, a curious student, or just someone who likes to stay in the know, NewsHub is your go-to source for staying connected with the world. Download NewsHub today and transform the way you consume news! *NewsHub: Your window to the world, one click away.*

Risk Assessment

Analyzed

47.87

out of 100

MEDIUM

38 security findings detected across all analyzers

Severity Breakdown

Critical

High

Medium

Low

Info

Finding Categories

Malware

Network

IoC Indicators

YARA Rules Matched

5 rules

postinstall system command postinstall crypto operations LocalStorageShouldNotBeUsed postinstall file manipulation postinstall file download

About This Extension

Detailed Findings

6 total

YARA Rule Matches

5 rules

Indicators of Compromise

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

URLs

IP Addresses

Domains

Strings

All Indicators · 32

detected IP: ::

XIOC detected IP: ::

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: fonts.googleapis.com

XIOC detected Domain: fonts.googleapis.com

extracted_from_files

URL

detected URL: https://gptmanager.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/a78d5971-6d30-4e37-b77a-7759cbd58ed2'

XIOC detected URL: https://gptmanager.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/a78d5971-6d30-4e37-b77a-7759cbd58ed2'

extracted_from_files

URL

detected URL: https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=$

XIOC detected URL: https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=$

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URL

detected URL: https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600&display=swap

XIOC detected URL: https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600&display=swap

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URL

detected URL: https://api.allorigins.win/raw?url=';

XIOC detected URL: https://api.allorigins.win/raw?url=';

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URL

detected URL: https://feeds.a.dj.com/rss/RSSWSJD.xml'

XIOC detected URL: https://feeds.a.dj.com/rss/RSSWSJD.xml'

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URL

detected URL: https://feeds.a.dj.com/rss/WSJcomUSBusiness.xml'

XIOC detected URL: https://feeds.a.dj.com/rss/WSJcomUSBusiness.xml'

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Domain

detected Domain: clients2.google.com

XIOC detected Domain: clients2.google.com

extracted_from_files

URL

detected URL: https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Science.xml'

XIOC detected URL: https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Science.xml'

extracted_from_files

URL

detected URL: https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Health.xml'

XIOC detected URL: https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Health.xml'

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Domain

detected Domain: entry.target

XIOC detected Domain: entry.target

extracted_from_files

URL

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

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

extracted_from_files

URL

detected URL: https://api.allorigins.win/*

XIOC detected URL: https://api.allorigins.win/*

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URL

detected URL: https://www.google.com/*

XIOC detected URL: https://www.google.com/*

extracted_from_files

URL

detected URL: https://feeds.a.dj.com/*

XIOC detected URL: https://feeds.a.dj.com/*

extracted_from_files

URL

detected URL: https://rss.nytimes.com/*

XIOC detected URL: https://rss.nytimes.com/*

extracted_from_files

URL

detected URL: https://feed.entertainment.tv.com/*

XIOC detected URL: https://feed.entertainment.tv.com/*

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: gptmanager.lemonsqueezy.com

XIOC detected Domain: gptmanager.lemonsqueezy.com

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: categoriestofetch.map

XIOC detected Domain: categoriestofetch.map

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: items.map

XIOC detected Domain: items.map

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: item.link

XIOC detected Domain: item.link

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: window.open

XIOC detected Domain: window.open

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: date.now

XIOC detected Domain: date.now

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: news.map

XIOC detected Domain: news.map

extracted_from_files

URL

detected URL: https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Sports.xml'

XIOC detected URL: https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Sports.xml'

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: api.allorigins.win

XIOC detected Domain: api.allorigins.win

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: www.google.com

XIOC detected Domain: www.google.com

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: feeds.a.dj.com

XIOC detected Domain: feeds.a.dj.com

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: rss.nytimes.com

XIOC detected Domain: rss.nytimes.com

extracted_from_files

Domain

detected Domain: feed.entertainment.tv.com

XIOC detected Domain: feed.entertainment.tv.com

extracted_from_files

URL

detected URL: https://feed.entertainment.tv.com/syndication/feeds/rss/breaking_news/index.xml'

XIOC detected URL: https://feed.entertainment.tv.com/syndication/feeds/rss/breaking_news/index.xml'

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Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

QuickNews is a Chrome Web Store extension published by [email protected]. Version 1.0 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 47.87/100 (MEDIUM risk) based on 38 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: 5 finding(s)
Medium: 33 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

QuickNews is published by [email protected] on the Chrome Web Store marketplace. The extension has approximately 1 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 Viewer

Source Code Not Available

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

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YARA Rule Matches

postinstall system command

postinstall crypto operations

LocalStorageShouldNotBeUsed

postinstall file manipulation

postinstall file download

Indicators of Compromise

All Indicators · 32

Security Analysis Summary

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