Is Ask Fusion safe to use?

Ask Fusion has a security risk score of 36.99/100 (LOW risk). Our security analysis detected 26 findings. Review the detailed security assessment below to understand the specific risks before installation.

What are the security risks of Ask Fusion?

Based on our automated security analysis, Ask Fusion presents low 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.

Chrome Web Store

Ask Fusion

by [email protected]

8ad6df1b-6963-58b0-9e52-240955752ed4 | v1.0.3

LOW risk

No change since v1.0.2

Risk verdict

No high-risk signal observed

Score-based assessment (low risk, 37/100). No analyst review available.

Analysis record

Analysed: 2 weeks ago
Version: v1.0.3
Artifact: SHA256 446…762
Source: Findings (non-IoC)

Evidence ledger

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

7 detail rows

YARA Rule Matches

6 rules

Severity	Rule	Hits	Files	Metadata
LOW	`postinstall file download`	1	fusionPopup/fonts/fonts.css	-
LOW	`postinstall crypto operations`	1	_metadata/verified_contents.json	-
LOW	`postinstall file manipulation`	1	fusionPopup/widget.js	-
LOW	`postinstall obfuscation`	1	fusionPopup/fonts/fonts.css	-
LOW	`postinstall network communication`	1	fusionPopup/fonts/fonts.css	-
LOW	`postinstall system command`	2	fusionPopup/widget.htmlfusionPopup/fonts/fonts.css	-

Network Indicators

Concrete URLs, domains, IPs, emails, and hashes extracted from the analyzed artifact.

19 total

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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.

Noisy-finding weight

x1.00

Publisher domain

No domain

Missing

Store verification signal

Limited signal

Limited

Extension portfolio

Portfolio

12 evidence rows available.

Finding Categories

IoC Indicators

YARA Rules Matched

6 rules(7 hits)

postinstall file download postinstall crypto operations postinstall file manipulation postinstall obfuscation postinstall network communication postinstall system command

Requested Permissions

1 permission

storage

Low

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

Ask Fusion is a Chrome Web Store extension published by [email protected]. Version 1.0.3 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 36.99/100 (LOW risk) based on 26 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

Medium: 19 finding(s)
Low: 7 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

Ask Fusion is published by [email protected] on the Chrome Web Store marketplace.

Recommendation

Exercise caution with this extension. Review the detailed findings and ensure the requested permissions align with the extension's stated functionality before installation.

Chrome version history

Risk trend by version

3 analyzed versions. Each point is the latest successful scan for that version; failed zero-score scans are hidden. Dates are based on first seen by risky plugins.

Selected

Change since first

+14

Change from previous

No change

Versions:

First analyzed version

1.0.1

Jul 30, 2026

Risk range

23 to 37

Across analyzed versions

Latest analyzed version

1.0.3

Oct 19, 2026

Selected version

low

Version

v1.0.3

2 weeks ago

Risk score

Findings

Change vs previous

No change

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Source Code Viewer

Source Code Not Available

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

About This Extension

AskFusion.net gives flexible search options. Pick Yahoo for classic results or Perplexity for AI answers. Use the toolbar widget to switch modes, enter a query, and get results instantly without changing the browser’s default settings. Designed for speed and convenience, it provides quick access to both classic and AI searches. By clicking "Add to Chrome" you: Confirm that you have read and agree to the Privacy Policy: https://askfusion.net/policy-privacy Accept the Terms of Service: https://askfusion.net/policy-terms Consent to the installation of this Chrome extension Chrome is a trademark of Google LLC. Use of it here does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by its holder. Yahoo is a registered trademark of Yahoo Inc. Trademarks, service marks, and logos referenced belong solely to their respective rights holders. We have no official relationship, partnership, or endorsement with any of these organizations. Permission Required: Read and modify your data on this product: This permission allows the extension to manage its internal settings and data, ensuring secure and reliable operation. It enables support for personalized features, performance tracking, and misuse prevention. Data access is strictly limited to the extension’s own environment and does not interact with external websites.