Tracked campaign: Gameograf / Ovkas wallpaper adware

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The Menacing Look of Luffy Live Wallpaper

by [email protected] · 715 users · 5.0 rating
8235702a-7f33-5e29-b7fc-196fc89e7441 | v4.1.1
44/ 100
MEDIUM risk
Threat verdict
Do not install

Confirmed member of a tracked malicious supply-chain campaign.

Analysis record

Analysed
1 weeks ago
Version
v4.1.1
Artifact
SHA256 906…2C9
Source
Findings (non-IoC)

Evidence ledger

Ranked by severity · findings with a source location link to the code viewer

6 detail rows

Publisher Evidence

Limited evidence

[email protected]

Publisher identity, store signals, distribution reach, and warning signals used for context. Treat this as supporting evidence, not a clean bill of health.

Chrome does not expose the same publisher verification data as IDE stores, so this score is deliberately conservative.

51
Noisy-finding weight
x1.00
Publisher domain
gameograf.com
Observed
Store verification signal
Limited signal
Limited
Extension portfolio
1.6K
Portfolio

11 evidence rows available.

Finding Categories

6
Network

Requested Permissions

4 permissions
search
Low
alarms
Low
storage
Low
https://api.gameograf.com/*
Low

AI Security Report

AI Security Review

Evidence context: threat category none; evidence quality moderate.

This extension presents 23 total findings, but the findings_summary explicitly shows 0 malware-signatures in threat_indicators and 21 code-smell detections. The 10 findings labeled as malware-signature in the detailed view are actually YARA rules matching postinstall patterns (YARA--postinstall_file_manipulation, YARA--postinstall_network_communication, YARA--postinstall_system_command, YARA--postinstall_crypto_operations, YARA--postinstall_file_download) and code-quality rules (YARA--NoUseWeakRandom). Per CVEQ's documented false-positive patterns, postinstall_* rules match basic Node.js patterns (fetch, exec, fs, crypto) and should never drive a verdict. All 10 of these findings reference 'unknown_file' as the file_path, indicating the analyzer could not identify which file triggered them—this is a scanning artifact, not evidence of hidden malware.

The 2 network findings (NET-FETCH-js/popup.js-35 and NET-FETCH-js/script.js-17) show generic fetch calls in js/popup.js:35 and js/script.js:17. No suspicious domains are extracted—no custom search engines, no third-party tracking domains, no credential harvesting endpoints. For a live wallpaper extension, network calls to load content are expected behavior.

The developer email ([email protected]) is unverified, which is a minor concern. However, the extension name 'The Menacing Look of Luffy Live Wallpaper' is descriptive and does not impersonate any known extension. The user count (810) is relatively low, reducing attack surface. The extension's stated purpose (live wallpaper) aligns with its actual behavior (network calls for content loading).

Counterargument: A skeptic might argue the 'unknown_file' paths combined with high-severity labels suggest the analyzer found something it couldn't fully parse, potentially indicating obfuscated malicious code. However, the findings_summary explicitly categorizes these as code-smell (21) rather than malware-signature (0), and the specific YARA rules triggered are documented false positives that match legitimate Node.js patterns. If actual malware were present, we would expect specific malware family signatures (not postinstall rules), suspicious IoCs (not present), or obfuscation findings (0 obfuscation findings in the bundle). The evidence points to scanner noise, not hidden threats.

Key Reasons

  • All malware-signature findings are postinstall_* YARA rules documented as code-smell false positives
  • findings_summary shows 0 malware-signatures in threat_indicators, 21 code-smell findings
  • Network findings contain no suspicious domains—only generic fetch calls in js/popup.js and js/script.js
  • No obfuscation findings, no credential access, no impersonation detected

False Positive Considerations

  • postinstall_* YARA rules matching basic Node.js patterns
  • Code-quality rules (NoUseWeakRandom) firing on legitimate code
  • unknown_file paths indicating analyzer parsing limitations
  • Generic network calls misclassified as suspicious

Reviewed 2026-04-30; recommended action: suppress false positive; model confidence 75%.

About This Extension

The Menacing Look of Luffy Live Wallpaper features a dynamic HD live wallpaper designed around its visual theme, bringing the subject into every new tab with a continuously looping scene. Extension Features 🎞 The Menacing Look of Luffy Live Wallpaper Video – Dynamic HD looped live wallpaper. 🔗 Popular Shortcuts – Quick access to YouTube, Netflix, ChatGPT, Amazon, and more. 🞞 Custom Shortcuts – Add your favorite websites for instant access. 🔍 Search Bar – Works seamlessly with your default search engine. 🕒 Clock & Date – Minimalist, always-on time & date widget. 📝 Sticky Notes – Colorful, draggable notes on your new tab. 🔔 Notifications – Get alerts about new wallpapers & features. 📧 Google Apps – One-click access to Gmail, Maps, Drive, and more. 🤖 ChatGPT Widget – Ask questions and get instant AI-powered answers. ✅ To-Do List – Organize your daily tasks directly on your new tab. 📅 Calendar Tool – Keep track of important dates. 🧮 Calculator – Perform calculations without leaving Chrome. ⏳ Timer – Built-in countdown for productivity or breaks. 🛠 More Tools – Includes privacy settings, uninstall guide, and support. About Us Gameograf.com develops premium Chrome new tab themes designed for anime, gaming, cars, celebrities, sports, and more. Enjoy visually stunning and immersive browsing experiences with every extension. 🌐 Website: https://gameograf.com 📩 Contact: https://gameograf.com/contact-us/ 🔒 Privacy Policy: https://gameograf.com/privacy-policy/ 💬 Feedback: https://gameograf.com/feedback/ 📧 Email: [email protected] Affiliate Policy Notice This extension opens a new tab at https://gameograf.com. Some links on our website including Amazon links may contain affiliate tracking. If you purchase through these links, Gameograf.com may earn a small commission, helping us maintain and improve our free extensions.

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