Is "Surfchck" on Firefox Add-ons Safe to Install?

surfchck · firefox · v1.4.212

Surfchck is a comprehensive Google Chrome extension designed to ensure a secure online experience. This security tool helps protect you from phishing attacks and prevents malware from infiltrating your computer. To safeguard against phishing attacks, this extension scans websites and identifies fraudulent, potentially harmful sites that attempt to capture your sensitive information. While browsing, you receive security alerts through this extension, providing you with a protective shield that warns you before entering risky websites. This extension also assists in defending your computer against malware and viruses. Continuously scanning downloaded files and visited web pages, this extension detects potential threats, preventing malicious software from infiltrating your computer and safeguarding your data. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with Surf. Download and install it now to stay safe from online phishing attacks and malware hazards.

Risk Assessment

Analyzed
100
out of 100
CRITICAL

264 security findings detected across all analyzers

Firefox extension requesting 19 permissions

Severity Breakdown

0
Critical
259
High
5
Medium
0
Low
0
Info

Finding Categories

259
Malware Signatures
2
Obfuscation
1
Network

YARA Rules Matched

19 rules(259 hits)
postinstall obfuscation postinstall crypto operations postinstall network communication postinstall file download postinstall registry modification postinstall system command postinstall persistence mechanism postinstall file manipulation credential env files NoUseWeakRandom credential metamask extension OriginsNotVerified credential steam data credential skype data Cerberus LocalStorageShouldNotBeUsed +3 more

Requested Permissions

19 permissions
management

Manage other installed extensions

Dangerous
proxy

Control the browser's proxy settings

Dangerous
nativeMessaging

Exchange messages with programs outside the browser

Dangerous
<all_urls>

Access and modify data on every website you visit

Dangerous
*://*/*
Dangerous
downloads

Manage, modify, and monitor downloads

High
cookies

Read and modify cookies on all sites

High
webRequest

Intercept, modify, and block all network requests

High
identity

Access your identity and sign-in tokens

High
activeTab
Medium
tabs
Medium
scripting
Low
storage
Low
alarms
Low
declarativeNetRequest
Low
webNavigation
Low
idle
Low
webRequestAuthProvider
Low
notifications
Low

About This Extension

Surfchck is a comprehensive Google Chrome extension designed to ensure a secure online experience. This security tool helps protect you from phishing attacks and prevents malware from infiltrating your computer. To safeguard against phishing attacks, this extension scans websites and identifies fraudulent, potentially harmful sites that attempt to capture your sensitive information. While browsing, you receive security alerts through this extension, providing you with a protective shield that warns you before entering risky websites. This extension also assists in defending your computer against malware and viruses. Continuously scanning downloaded files and visited web pages, this extension detects potential threats, preventing malicious software from infiltrating your computer and safeguarding your data. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with Surf. Download and install it now to stay safe from online phishing attacks and malware hazards.

Detailed Findings

264 total

YARA Rule Matches

19 rules

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

Surfchck is a Firefox Add-ons extension published by surfchck. Version 1.4.212 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 100/100 (CRITICAL risk) based on 264 security findings.

Risk Assessment

This extension presents critical security risk. Severe issues were detected, potentially including malware indicators, exposed secrets, or dangerous behaviors. Installation is strongly discouraged until these issues are addressed.

Findings Breakdown

  • High: 259 finding(s)
  • Medium: 5 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

Surfchck is published by surfchck on the Firefox Add-ons marketplace. The extension has approximately 4 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.

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