Is "ChessScape" on Chrome Web Store Safe to Install?

[email protected] · chrome · v1.0.0

Transform your Chrome experience with ChessScape, a sleek and elegant extension that brings the timeless beauty of chess right to your new tab. Every hour, ChessScape automatically refreshes your background with a new, high-quality chess-themed image — creating a calm, intelligent, and stylish atmosphere while you browse. You can also customize the image change interval to suit your mood or workflow. Prefer faster changes? Set it to minutes. Want a single daily inspiration? Choose your own pace. ♟️ Features: Beautiful, high-resolution chess-themed backgrounds Automatic background change (default every hour) Option to set a custom time interval “Next Image” button for instant refresh “Reset to Default” option Lightweight and minimal — no ads, no tracking Chess-inspired black and gold design for a premium look ChessScape is built for chess enthusiasts, strategists, and anyone who appreciates a clean, inspiring workspace. Every new tab is your next move.

Risk Assessment

Analyzed
39.95
out of 100
LOW

76 security findings detected across all analyzers

Chrome extension requesting 2 permissions

Severity Breakdown

0
Critical
8
High
68
Medium
0
Low
0
Info

Finding Categories

8
Malware Signatures
67
IoC Indicators

YARA Rules Matched

4 rules(8 hits)
postinstall network communication NoUseWeakRandom postinstall file manipulation postinstall crypto operations

Requested Permissions

2 permissions
storage
Low
alarms
Low

About This Extension

Transform your Chrome experience with ChessScape, a sleek and elegant extension that brings the timeless beauty of chess right to your new tab. Every hour, ChessScape automatically refreshes your background with a new, high-quality chess-themed image — creating a calm, intelligent, and stylish atmosphere while you browse. You can also customize the image change interval to suit your mood or workflow. Prefer faster changes? Set it to minutes. Want a single daily inspiration? Choose your own pace. ♟️ Features: Beautiful, high-resolution chess-themed backgrounds Automatic background change (default every hour) Option to set a custom time interval “Next Image” button for instant refresh “Reset to Default” option Lightweight and minimal — no ads, no tracking Chess-inspired black and gold design for a premium look ChessScape is built for chess enthusiasts, strategists, and anyone who appreciates a clean, inspiring workspace. Every new tab is your next move.

Detailed Findings

8 total

YARA Rule Matches

4 rules

Indicators of Compromise

Network indicators, suspicious strings, and potential IoCs extracted during analysis

URLs
2
IP Addresses
7
Domains
58
Strings
67

All Indicators · 67

IP
detected IP: c::

XIOC detected IP: c::

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Domain
detected Domain: unsplash.com

XIOC detected Domain: unsplash.com

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URL
detected URL: http://www.iec.ch

XIOC detected URL: http://www.iec.ch

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URL
detected URL: https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx

XIOC detected URL: https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx

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Domain
detected Domain: b۲gu.ke.ki

XIOC detected Domain: b۲gu.ke.ki

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Domain
detected Domain: b.bs

XIOC detected Domain: b.bs

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Domain
detected Domain: kfhd.bz

XIOC detected Domain: kfhd.bz

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Domain
detected Domain: bv.bf

XIOC detected Domain: bv.bf

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Domain
detected Domain: ko.qa

XIOC detected Domain: ko.qa

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Domain
detected Domain: g2.io

XIOC detected Domain: g2.io

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Domain
detected Domain: clients2.google.com

XIOC detected Domain: clients2.google.com

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Domain
detected Domain: o.gn

XIOC detected Domain: o.gn

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Domain
detected Domain: n.kp

XIOC detected Domain: n.kp

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Domain
detected Domain: rq.mp

XIOC detected Domain: rq.mp

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Domain
detected Domain: ω.is

XIOC detected Domain: ω.is

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Domain
detected Domain: 2.ee

XIOC detected Domain: 2.ee

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Domain
detected Domain: www.iec.ch

XIOC detected Domain: www.iec.ch

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Domain
detected Domain: ir.cl

XIOC detected Domain: ir.cl

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Domain
detected Domain: v.tc

XIOC detected Domain: v.tc

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Domain
detected Domain: rtj95.bv

XIOC detected Domain: rtj95.bv

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Domain
detected Domain: fa.gn

XIOC detected Domain: fa.gn

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Domain
detected Domain: 1.tz

XIOC detected Domain: 1.tz

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Domain
detected Domain: e.ss

XIOC detected Domain: e.ss

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Domain
detected Domain: f.kp

XIOC detected Domain: f.kp

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Domain
detected Domain: t.tt

XIOC detected Domain: t.tt

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Domain
detected Domain: q.gg

XIOC detected Domain: q.gg

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Domain
detected Domain: jn.bi

XIOC detected Domain: jn.bi

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Domain
detected Domain: 4.ni

XIOC detected Domain: 4.ni

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Domain
detected Domain: c.tk

XIOC detected Domain: c.tk

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Domain
detected Domain: pi.cu

XIOC detected Domain: pi.cu

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Domain
detected Domain: h.pn

XIOC detected Domain: h.pn

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Domain
detected Domain: q.br

XIOC detected Domain: q.br

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Domain
detected Domain: z.fo

XIOC detected Domain: z.fo

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Domain
detected Domain: vq.b.fo

XIOC detected Domain: vq.b.fo

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Domain
detected Domain: 5.ss

XIOC detected Domain: 5.ss

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Domain
detected Domain: m.gh

XIOC detected Domain: m.gh

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Domain
detected Domain: ξ.ru

XIOC detected Domain: ξ.ru

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Domain
detected Domain: hk4ձ.mk

XIOC detected Domain: hk4ձ.mk

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Domain
detected Domain: x.ni

XIOC detected Domain: x.ni

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Domain
detected Domain: 9.lr

XIOC detected Domain: 9.lr

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Domain
detected Domain: y.gr

XIOC detected Domain: y.gr

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Domain
detected Domain: 7.bz

XIOC detected Domain: 7.bz

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Domain
detected Domain: 5.io

XIOC detected Domain: 5.io

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Domain
detected Domain: p.au

XIOC detected Domain: p.au

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Domain
detected Domain: q.mk

XIOC detected Domain: q.mk

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Domain
detected Domain: 5.sy

XIOC detected Domain: 5.sy

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Domain
detected Domain: 3n.cw

XIOC detected Domain: 3n.cw

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Domain
detected Domain: g.kg

XIOC detected Domain: g.kg

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Domain
detected Domain: s.cd

XIOC detected Domain: s.cd

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Domain
detected Domain: d6.vg

XIOC detected Domain: d6.vg

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Domain
detected Domain: 2v.ly

XIOC detected Domain: 2v.ly

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Domain
detected Domain: c.cc

XIOC detected Domain: c.cc

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Domain
detected Domain: x.ee

XIOC detected Domain: x.ee

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Domain
detected Domain: pexels.com

XIOC detected Domain: pexels.com

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Domain
detected Domain: alarm.name

XIOC detected Domain: alarm.name

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Domain
detected Domain: date.now

XIOC detected Domain: date.now

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Domain
detected Domain: v.id

XIOC detected Domain: v.id

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Domain
detected Domain: c.lc

XIOC detected Domain: c.lc

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Domain
detected Domain: v.de

XIOC detected Domain: v.de

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Domain
detected Domain: h.mz

XIOC detected Domain: h.mz

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IP
detected IP: ::

XIOC detected IP: ::

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IP
detected IP: b::

XIOC detected IP: b::

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IP
detected IP: ::f

XIOC detected IP: ::f

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IP
detected IP: ::1

XIOC detected IP: ::1

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IP
detected IP: 6::9

XIOC detected IP: 6::9

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IP
detected IP: e::

XIOC detected IP: e::

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Domain
detected Domain: status.show

XIOC detected Domain: status.show

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Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

ChessScape 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 39.95/100 (LOW risk) based on 76 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

  • High: 8 finding(s)
  • Medium: 68 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

ChessScape is published by [email protected] on the Chrome Web Store marketplace. The extension has approximately 3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions