Is "Uncompress Archive Files" on Chrome Web Store Safe to Install?

[email protected] · chrome · v1.0.5.1

Extract multi-format archive files with ease! It helps you to extract from archive files (like 7z) and view the files easily. This app reads files without uploading the file to any servers. It only works locally without going through the server. Supports password-protected ZIP file, This app only supports the latest browsers. Supported formats: zip,7z,gz,z,tar,bz,bz2,lzh,lha,iso,xz,cab,deb,lzma, rpm,tbz,cpio,xar,rar(with some limitations).. and more.

Risk Assessment

Analyzed
33.96
out of 100
LOW

20 security findings detected across all analyzers

Severity Breakdown

0
Critical
3
High
17
Medium
0
Low
0
Info

Finding Categories

3
Malware
17
IoC Indicators

YARA Rules Matched

3 rules
postinstall crypto operations postinstall file manipulation postinstall obfuscation

About This Extension

Extract multi-format archive files with ease! It helps you to extract from archive files (like 7z) and view the files easily. This app reads files without uploading the file to any servers. It only works locally without going through the server. Supports password-protected ZIP file, This app only supports the latest browsers. Supported formats: zip,7z,gz,z,tar,bz,bz2,lzh,lha,iso,xz,cab,deb,lzma, rpm,tbz,cpio,xar,rar(with some limitations).. and more.

Detailed Findings

3 total

YARA Rule Matches

3 rules

Indicators of Compromise

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

URLs
4
IP Addresses
2
Domains
11
Strings
17

All Indicators · 17

IP
detected IP: 18.0.0.0

XIOC detected IP: 18.0.0.0

extracted_from_files

URL
detected URL: https://thetimetube.herokuapp.com/uncompress/

XIOC detected URL: https://thetimetube.herokuapp.com/uncompress/

extracted_from_files

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

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

extracted_from_files

Domain
detected Domain: win.id

XIOC detected Domain: win.id

extracted_from_files

Domain
detected Domain: tab.id

XIOC detected Domain: tab.id

extracted_from_files

Domain
detected Domain: obj.style.top

XIOC detected Domain: obj.style.top

extracted_from_files

Domain
detected Domain: obj.style

XIOC detected Domain: obj.style

extracted_from_files

Domain
detected Domain: clients2.google.com

XIOC detected Domain: clients2.google.com

extracted_from_files

URL
detected URL: http://jimmac.musichall.cz

XIOC detected URL: http://jimmac.musichall.cz

extracted_from_files

URL
detected URL: http://www.gimp.orgg

XIOC detected URL: http://www.gimp.orgg

extracted_from_files

IP
detected IP: 1.0.5.1

XIOC detected IP: 1.0.5.1

extracted_from_files

Domain
detected Domain: www.inkscape.org

XIOC detected Domain: www.inkscape.org

extracted_from_files

Domain
detected Domain: jimmac.musichall.cz

XIOC detected Domain: jimmac.musichall.cz

extracted_from_files

Domain
detected Domain: ajaxload.info

XIOC detected Domain: ajaxload.info

extracted_from_files

Domain
detected Domain: www.loadinfo.net

XIOC detected Domain: www.loadinfo.net

extracted_from_files

Domain
detected Domain: thetimetube.herokuapp.com

XIOC detected Domain: thetimetube.herokuapp.com

extracted_from_files

Domain
detected Domain: window.open

XIOC detected Domain: window.open

extracted_from_files

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

Uncompress Archive Files is a Chrome Web Store extension published by [email protected]. Version 1.0.5.1 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 33.96/100 (LOW risk) based on 20 security findings.

Risk Assessment

This extension presents low security risk. Some minor findings were detected, but nothing that would prevent typical usage. Reviewing the detailed findings below is recommended before use in sensitive environments.

Findings Breakdown

  • High: 3 finding(s)
  • Medium: 17 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

Uncompress Archive Files is published by [email protected] on the Chrome Web Store marketplace. The extension has approximately 653 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