Top Risks

• THREAT FEED: extension ID independently confirmed malicious by TPCI chrome-mal-ids — Elden Ring DLC Live Wallpaper [adware] + malext.io malicious_extension_sentry (+2.5, capped).
• NewTab override with uninstall URL hijack and install URL hijack — classic monetization shell pattern.
• Privacy policy is Google's generic policy (scope_extension=false, data_collection=true, third_party_sharing=true) — +10 privacy score.
• No developer name listed despite verified publisher status; missing branding accountability.
• newtab override + search permission combo enables persistent ad/search monetization across all sessions.

Evidence

• newtab_override manifest chrome_url_overrides.newtab set to newtab.html — high-reach replacement of every new tab page.
• uninstall_url_hijack crx Uninstall URL redirects to gameograf.com with UTM tracking params — monetization signal.
• install_url_hijack crx Install URL opens gameograf.com with UTM params — monetization shell pattern.
• generic_privacy_policy store Privacy policy is Google's own policy (myaccount.google.com); scope_extension=false, data_collection=true, third_party_sharing=true.
• no_developer_name store developer_name is empty string despite verified_publisher=true; accountability gap.
• dom_xss_sinks crx Two innerHTML-from-variable sinks in calendar.js and popup.js; no CSP to mitigate.
• maintenance_stale store 13 months since last update; falls in 12-24mo band (+6.0 maintenance).
• newtab_monetization_pattern manifest search permission + newtab override + install/uninstall URL hijacks = full monetization shell fingerprint.
• threat_feed_membership api Extension ID listed by TPCI chrome-mal-ids — Elden Ring DLC Live Wallpaper [adware] + malext.io malicious_extension_sentry; score 5.85 -> 8.35 (+2.5 cap 2.5).

Permissions Breakdown

• search medium Can manipulate browser search behavior; paired with newtab override increases monetization risk.
• https://api.gameograf.com/* medium Host permission to developer API; scoped but enables data exfiltration to dev-controlled endpoint.
• chrome_url_overrides.newtab medium Replaces every new tab; high-reach surface for ad monetization and tracking injection.

Pillar Scores

Bookkeeping