Top Risks

• THREAT FEED: extension ID independently confirmed malicious by TPCI chrome-mal-ids — Pepe Meditation Live Wallpaper [adware] + malext.io malicious_extension_sentry (+2.5, capped).
• Uninstall AND install URL both hijack to gameograf.com — confirmed monetization shell pattern.
• NewTab override redirects all new tabs to developer-controlled page with 6 hardcoded external JS hosts.
• Privacy policy is Google's generic account policy — scoped to Google, not this extension; admits data collection and 3rd-party sharing.
• Free-webmail dev (gmail) with no business website, no verified publisher badge.

Evidence

• uninstall_url_hijack crx chrome.runtime.setUninstallURL → gameograf.com with UTM params; +3.0 Webstore.
• install_url_hijack crx onInstalled opens gameograf.com with UTM params; +2.0 Webstore.
• newtab_override manifest chrome_url_overrides.newtab = index.html; +2.0 Webstore + medium/high permission scored.
• privacy_policy_generic store Policy is Google account policy: fetched=true, scope_extension=false, data_collection=true, 3rd_party=true → +10.0 Privacy (v3.5 D).
• free_webmail_dev store sinanalkan2737@gmail.com, no business website, no verified publisher → Reputation floor 7.5.
• js_external_hosts crx 6 external hosts: gameograf.com, google.com, instagram.com, netflix.com, youtube.com, x.com. >3 distinct domains +1.5 Network.
• no_csp manifest csp_present=false on MV3 extension; +2.0 Network (MV2 rule does not apply, MV3 default strict).
• search_permission_newtab_combo manifest search permission + newtab override = search/newtab monetization pattern; +2.0 Webstore.
• threat_feed_membership api Extension ID listed by TPCI chrome-mal-ids — Pepe Meditation Live Wallpaper [adware] + malext.io malicious_extension_sentry; score 6.20 -> 8.70 (+2.5 cap 2.5).

Permissions Breakdown

• search medium Allows reading/manipulating search queries; paired with NewTab override amplifies search hijack risk.
• chrome_url_overrides.newtab high Replaces every new tab with extension page; core monetization surface for traffic redirect.

Pillar Scores

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