Is Fast Weather & Search safe to use?

Fast Weather & Search has a security risk score of 55.28/100 (MEDIUM risk). Our security analysis detected 74 findings. Review the detailed security assessment below to understand the specific risks before installation.

What are the security risks of Fast Weather & Search?

Based on our automated security analysis, Fast Weather & Search 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.

Chrome Web Store Verified

Fast Weather & Search

by [email protected] · 406 users · 5.0 rating

8f928c92-d30c-5da5-ba4a-455e9331978e | v1.9

MEDIUM risk

No change since v1.8

Risk verdict

Review before use

Score-based assessment (medium risk, 55/100). No analyst review available.

Analysis record

Analysed: 1 months ago
Version: v1.9
Artifact: SHA256 C79…41E
Source: Findings (non-IoC)

Evidence ledger

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

12 detail rows

YARA Rule Matches

6 rules

Severity	Rule	Hits	Files	Metadata
LOW	`postinstall persistence mechanism`	2	background.jsstylesheets/default.css	-
LOW	`postinstall file download`	3	background.jspopup.jspopup.html	-
LOW	`postinstall crypto operations`	1	_metadata/verified_contents.json	-
LOW	`postinstall file manipulation`	1	background.js	-
LOW	`postinstall environment access`	1	background.js	-
LOW	`postinstall obfuscation`	2	background.jspopup.js	-

Network Indicators

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

62 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

clicksco.com

Observed

Store verification signal

Limited signal

Limited

Extension portfolio

Portfolio

12 evidence rows available.

Finding Categories

Network

IoC Indicators

YARA Rules Matched

6 rules(10 hits)

postinstall persistence mechanism postinstall file download postinstall crypto operations postinstall file manipulation postinstall environment access postinstall obfuscation

Requested Permissions

3 permissions

storage

Low

declarativeNetRequest

Low

https://fastweather.net/*

Low

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

Fast Weather & Search is a Chrome Web Store extension published by [email protected]. Version 1.9 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 55.28/100 (MEDIUM risk) based on 74 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

Medium: 64 finding(s)
Low: 10 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

Fast Weather & Search is published by [email protected] on the Chrome Web Store marketplace. The extension has approximately 406 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.

Chrome version history

Risk trend by version

5 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

1.4

Apr 28, 2026

Risk range

42 to 55

Across analyzed versions

Latest analyzed version

1.9

Sep 19, 2026

Selected version

medium

Version

v1.9

1 months ago

Risk score

Findings

Change vs previous

No change

Pick any point on the chart to explore that version's code below.

Source Code Viewer

Source Code Not Available

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

About This Extension

Fast Weather and Search - Enhance Your Browsing Experience Overview: Fast Weather and Search is a powerful Chrome extension that seamlessly integrates real-time weather updates and robust search capabilities directly into your browser. Whether you're planning your day or looking up information, Fast Weather and Search ensures you have the latest weather details and a smooth search experience at your fingertips. All search results are conveniently served from Yahoo, providing reliable information from a trusted source. Key Features: 1) Current Weather Conditions: Stay updated with real-time weather information for your preferred city. See current temperature, weather conditions, and more with a simple click. 2) Customisable Location: Set and store your preferred city location for personalized weather updates. Your location preference is securely stored using cookies, so you always get the weather information relevant to you. 3) Integrated Search: Quickly search the web using the convenient search input in the browser searchbar. Enjoy fast and relevant search results powered by Yahoo. 4) User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive design ensures easy navigation and use. The extension is designed to be lightweight and fast, ensuring it doesn't slow down your browsing experience. Why Install Fast Weather and Search? >> Stay Informed: With real-time weather updates, you can plan your day better and stay prepared for any weather conditions. >> Efficient Browsing: Integrated search functionality ensures you can quickly find the information you need without opening multiple applications. >> Personalised Experience: Customize your weather updates based on your preferred city, ensuring the information you see is always relevant to you. >> Easy to Use: Designed with simplicity and usability in mind, Fast Weather and Search is easy to install and use, making it accessible for everyone. >> Secure and Private: Your location preference is stored securely using cookies, and no personal information is shared with third parties. How to Use Fast Weather and Search >> Set Your Location: Click on the location icon in the popup. Enter your preferred city for weather updates and click "Set Location." >> View Weather Updates: Open the extension's popup to see real-time weather conditions for your chosen city. Weather updates are automatically fetched in real-time to ensure you always have the latest information. Installation Instructions: >> Add to Chrome: Click the "Add to Chrome" button to install the extension. >> Set Permissions: Follow the prompts to grant necessary permissions. >> Enjoy Enhanced Browsing: Start using Fast Weather and Search to improve your browsing experience with easy weather updates. Support: >> For any issues, feature requests, or support, please contact us at [email protected]. Get Started Now! Transform your browsing experience with Fast Weather and Search. Stay informed, search efficiently, and enjoy a personalized, user-friendly interface. Install now and experience the difference!

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Analysis record

Evidence ledger

NET-FETCH-popup.js-13

NET-FETCH-background.js-68

YARA Rule Matches

Network Indicators

Publisher Evidence

Finding Categories

YARA Rules Matched

Requested Permissions

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

Risk Assessment

Findings Breakdown

What Was Analyzed

Developer Information

Recommendation

Risk trend by version

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