Is "Translate Selection" on Chrome Web Store Safe to Install?
Translate Selection =================== Select text on any page and translate it instantly via context menu or popup Translate Selection is a Chrome extension that works automatically on web pages you visit. Install it and go — no setup needed. FEATURES -------- * Multiple mode options * Keyboard shortcut support * Search and filter * Export and save * Copy to clipboard * Right-click context menu * On-page overlay interface * Hides unwanted page elements * Lightweight — minimal memory and CPU usage * Works entirely offline — no internet required * Free, no ads, no account required HOW TO USE ---------- 1. Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store 2. Click the extension icon in your toolbar 3. The extension automatically enhances matching web pages 4. Use the popup to configure settings and preferences WHY TRANSLATE SELECTION? ------------------------ * Single-purpose — does one thing and does it well * Fully private — no network requests, no tracking, no analytics * No account, no ads, completely free * No remote code — everything runs locally in your browser SUPPORT ------- Need help? Found a bug? * GitHub: github.com/opalsaints/translate-selection * Email: [email protected] Made with care by Opalite.
Risk Assessment
Analyzed34 security findings detected across all analyzers
Chrome extension requesting 3 permissions
Severity Breakdown
Finding Categories
YARA Rules Matched
7 rules(11 hits)Requested Permissions
3 permissionsAbout This Extension
Detailed Findings
13 totalYARA Rule Matches
7 rulesIndicators of Compromise
Network indicators, suspicious strings, and potential IoCs extracted during analysis
All Indicators · 21
detected Domain: d.id XIOC detected Domain: d.id
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detected Domain: t.id XIOC detected Domain: t.id
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detected Domain: globalthis.chrome XIOC detected Domain: globalthis.chrome
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detected Domain: g.id XIOC detected Domain: g.id
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detected IP: ea:: XIOC detected IP: ea::
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detected Domain: l.style.top XIOC detected Domain: l.style.top
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detected Domain: i.target XIOC detected Domain: i.target
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detected Domain: e.name XIOC detected Domain: e.name
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detected Domain: this.locationwatcher.run XIOC detected Domain: this.locationwatcher.run
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detected URL: https://api.mymemory.translated.net/get?q=$ XIOC detected URL: https://api.mymemory.translated.net/get?q=$
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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 Domain: u.id XIOC detected Domain: u.id
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detected Domain: r.id XIOC detected Domain: r.id
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detected Domain: h.id XIOC detected Domain: h.id
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detected Domain: f.id XIOC detected Domain: f.id
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detected Domain: p.id XIOC detected Domain: p.id
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detected Domain: c.id XIOC detected Domain: c.id
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detected Domain: r.click XIOC detected Domain: r.click
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detected Domain: api.mymemory.translated.net XIOC detected Domain: api.mymemory.translated.net
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detected Domain: i.id XIOC detected Domain: i.id
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detected Domain: this.id XIOC detected Domain: this.id
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Security Analysis Summary
Security Analysis Overview
Translate Selection 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 61.5/100 (MEDIUM risk) based on 34 security findings.
Risk Assessment
This extension presents high security risk. Significant concerns were identified during analysis. It is not recommended for use in sensitive or production environments without thorough review.
Findings Breakdown
- Medium: 23 finding(s)
- Low: 11 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
Translate Selection is published by [email protected] on the Chrome Web Store marketplace. The extension has approximately 1 users.
Recommendation
This extension is not recommended for installation without thorough manual review. Consider alternatives with lower risk scores, or contact the developer to address the identified security concerns.
Source Code Not Available
Source code is not available for this version of the extension.
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