Is Bubbly Search safe to use?

Bubbly Search has a security risk score of 20.08/100 (LOW risk). Our security analysis detected 4 findings. Review the detailed security assessment below to understand the specific risks before installation.

What are the security risks of Bubbly Search?

Based on our automated security analysis, Bubbly Search 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.

Tracked campaign: SearchJack second wave

Our analysis confirmed the behaviour described in the threat library entry. Read the analysis and indicators →

Also reported by malext.io

Chrome Web Store

Bubbly Search

by [email protected] · 30.0K users

b781821f-bb66-5d51-bdab-aaacc3b60042 | v1.0.0

LOW risk

Threat verdict

Do not install

Confirmed member of a tracked malicious supply-chain campaign.

Analysis record

Analysed: 1 months ago
Version: v1.0.0
Artifact: SHA256 7B1…AFA
Source: Findings (non-IoC)

Evidence ledger

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

1 detail row

YARA Rule Matches

1 rule

Severity	Rule	Hits	Files	Metadata
LOW	`postinstall crypto operations`	1	_metadata/verified_contents.json	-

Show network indicators (3)

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

1 rule

postinstall crypto operations

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

Bubbly Search is a Chrome Web Store extension published by [email protected]. Version 1.0.0 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 20.08/100 (LOW risk) based on 4 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: 3 finding(s)
Low: 1 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

Bubbly Search is published by [email protected] on the Chrome Web Store marketplace. The extension has approximately 30K users.

Recommendation

Based on the automated security analysis, this extension appears safe for general use. As with any extension, users should review the requested permissions before installation.

Source Code Viewer

Source Code Not Available

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

About This Extension

Bubbly Search - Your Gateway to Smarter Searching Transform your browsing experience with Bubbly Search. Experience a clean, efficient, and delightful way to search the web, powered by Yahoo. Key Features: - Lightning-fast search results - Clean, distraction-free interface - Seamless integration with Chrome - Quick access with the 'bubble' keyword - Privacy-focused search experience Perfect For: - Users who value efficiency and simplicity - Minimalists seeking a clean search experience - Anyone looking to enhance their Chrome workflow - Bubbly New Tab users seeking a complete experience How to Use: 1. Install the extension 2. Type 'bubble' followed by your search term in the address bar 3. Or simply use your address bar as usual - we're here when you need us! Privacy First: Your privacy matters. We don't track personal information or search history, ensuring a secure and private search experience. Why Choose Bubbly Search: - Fast and relevant results from Yahoo's powerful search engine - Seamless Chrome integration - Dedicated customer support

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