Flagged in the threat library: WaSteal

Our analysis confirmed the behaviour described in the threat library entry. Do not install it. Read the analysis and indicators →

Also reported by malext.io, reddit.com

Chrome Web Store Verified

G5 Chat - CRM, automações e ferramentas direto no seu WhatsApp.

by [email protected] · 392 users · 5.0 rating
b1ce397e-7e36-5d03-8a1d-2c7e05b4e789 | v7.4.3.88
0/ 100
MINIMAL risk
-65 since v7.4.3.86
65 → 0 · false positives removed
Threat verdict
Do not install

Confirmed member of a tracked malicious supply-chain campaign.

Analysis record

Analysed
Today
Version
v7.4.3.88
Artifact
SHA256 9FA…D4E
Source
Findings (non-IoC)

Is G5 Chat - CRM, automações e ferramentas direto no seu WhatsApp. safe?

G5 Chat is a CRM extension for WhatsApp Web that helps organize leads, send bulk messages, and manage sales pipelines with Kanban boards. The extension uses standard web communication methods including fetch requests and Socket.IO connections in files like background.js and content/assets/js/ to sync data with its backend services.

The scanner flagged 404 potential indicators of compromise, but examining the actual list reveals the problem. Entries like border.radius.circle, color.border.accent.orange, and calls.function.arguments.delta are not web addresses. They are CSS styling properties and JavaScript code patterns that the scanner misread as domain names. Two obfuscation findings point to base64-encoded data and indirect function calls in bundled JavaScript files, which are standard outputs from code minifiers and asset bundlers used in modern web applications.

Zero malware signatures matched the codebase. The network activity consists of generic API usage patterns expected in a CRM application that communicates with servers. The high finding count comes entirely from the scanner misidentifying design system tokens as domains and flagging minified code as obfuscation. This is a functional application with scanner noise, not malicious behavior.

Evidence ledger

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

1 detail row

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
extensao.store
Observed
Store verification signal
Limited signal
Limited
Extension portfolio
174
Portfolio

11 evidence rows available.

Finding Categories

Requested Permissions

5 permissions
tabs
Medium
unlimitedStorage
Low
storage
Low
alarms
Low
https://web.whatsapp.com/*
Low

AI Security Report

AI Security Review

Evidence context: threat category none; evidence quality strong.

This extension presents as a WhatsApp Web CRM tool with Kanban boards, bulk messaging, and AI features. The findings bundle contains 1183 total items, but the nature of those findings tells a clear story when examined individually.

Zero malware signatures matched across the entire codebase. The 404 IoC findings are dominated by the XIOC extractor misreading CSS design tokens and JavaScript property chains as network domains. The network_endpoints list includes entries like border.radius.circle, color.border.accent.orange, calls.function.arguments.delta, and btn.glass. These are not domains. They are CSS custom property names and JavaScript object access patterns that the extractor parsed as hostnames. Legitimate services like api.statsigcdn.com (a feature flag platform) and Atlassian API endpoints appear alongside them, consistent with bundled third-party SDKs.

The 22 network findings are all generic API usage markers: NET-JQUERY_AJAX, NET-SOCKET_IO, and NET-FETCH in files under content/assets/js/ and background.js. These indicate the extension uses standard web APIs for communication, which is expected for a CRM that syncs data with a backend server. No suspicious external domains appear in these findings.

The two obfuscation findings require context. OBFUSCATION-LARGE_BASE64 in funnil/assets/js/ed6113f2-bc09-4421-a453-bbbd66fe9488.DCssQ7AT.js flags a large base64-encoded block, which commonly represents embedded fonts, image assets, or configuration data in bundled applications. OBFUSCATION-FUNCTION_INDIRECT in content/assets/js/v_7_4_3_86_085ff17f-7684-4a41-bfdd-8bd9d5293bb2259.js matches indirect function call patterns that are standard output from JavaScript minifiers and bundlers like webpack or esbuild. Neither finding co-occurs with malware signatures.

The 754 code-smell findings are all low severity and match the documented noise patterns: generic code quality rules that fire on any non-trivial JavaScript application.

A skeptic might argue that the developer email [email protected] is generic and the low user count of 401 raises questions about legitimacy. The generic email is not ideal for trust verification, and the small user base means limited community scrutiny. However, absence of malware signatures is the strongest possible negative evidence for malicious intent. A CRM extension communicating with its backend via fetch and Socket.IO, bundled with third-party SDKs that trigger IoC false positives, matches the profile of a functional application with scanner noise, not a malicious payload. The findings volume is entirely explained by known false positive patterns: IoC extractor garbage on CSS properties, code-smell rules on bundled dependencies, and obfuscation detectors on minified output.

Key Reasons

  • Zero malware signatures across entire codebase
  • IoC findings are CSS design tokens and JavaScript property chains misread as domains
  • Network findings are generic API usage patterns without suspicious destinations
  • Obfuscation findings match minified/bundled code patterns, not malicious payloads
  • Code-smell findings are documented noise patterns on bundled dependencies

False Positive Considerations

  • IoC extractor misreading CSS design tokens and JavaScript property chains as domains
  • Code-smell rules firing on bundled third-party dependencies
  • Obfuscation detectors matching minified/bundled JavaScript output
  • Generic network API usage patterns flagged without suspicious destination domains

Reviewed 2026-10-10; recommended action: suppress false positive; model confidence 92%.

Chrome version history

Risk trend by version

15 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.

Latest
65
Change since first
+4
Change from previous
No change
Versions:
First analyzed version
7.4.3.51
Jun 17, 2026
Risk range
60 to 73
Across analyzed versions
Latest analyzed version
7.4.3.86
Oct 8, 2026
Selected version
minimal
Version
v7.4.3.88
Today
Risk score
0
Findings
1
Change vs previous
-65

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

About This Extension

Com novas funcionalidades para WhatsApp web, você pode ter mais controle sobre seus leads além de prospectar mais clientes com envios em massa e exportação de contatos na G5 CHAT. Crie um verdadeiro funil de CRM para vender mais. Características: ✔ Envio em massa para seus contatos ou contatos importados por CSV ✔ Crie Abas personalizadas, encontre facilmente seus contatos importantes Visão Kanban dos contatos do WhatsApp organize seus leads ✔ Envie mensagens para um número que não esteja na sua agenda ✔ Crie notas para cada contato dentro do contato ✔ Você tem que ligar de volta? Crie lembretes para cada contato ✔ Agende Reuniões no google agenda direto do seu WhatsApp ✔ Crie lembretes de forma simples e seja notificado no seu próprio WhatsApp Web ✔ Crie um banco de respostas rápidas para enviar com um clique ✔ Exporte todos seus contatos do WhatsApp ou contatos de grupos de WhatsApp ✔ Use em seu idioma nativo (português, espanhol, inglês) ✔ Borre as mensagens do seu WhatsApp web para criar vídeos tutorias ✔ Assistente AI — Sua inteligência artificial pronta para ajudar! Otimize seu tempo com um assistente inteligente, rápido e sempre disponível. Responda dúvidas, automatize tarefas, gere textos, traduções e muito mais com o poder da IA. Ideal para profissionais, equipes e quem busca praticidade no dia a dia. Importante: ✔ Aprovado na auditoria de segurança do Google Chrome ✔ Não usa banco de dados, tudo acontece no seu computador. G5 CHAT é uma extensão independente do Chrome que adiciona recursos extras ao seu WhatsApp web, não fazemos parte do WhatsApp Inc., não temos contrato de uso ou licenças exclusivas. WhatsApp é a marca registrada da WhatsApp Inc.

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