Top Risks

• THREAT FEED: extension ID independently confirmed malicious by TPCI chrome-mal-ids — Dandadan Poster Live Wallpaper [adware] + malext.io malicious_extension_sentry (+2.5, capped).
• Uninstall URL hijack to owhit.com — classic monetization/tracking shell fingerprint.
• Install URL hijack to owhit.com — third-party onboarding redirect on every install.
• Privacy policy is Google's own account policy, not scoped to this extension — admits data collection and third-party sharing.
• NewTab override with 'search' permission and links to Instagram, Netflix, YouTube, X, OpenAI — aggregator shell pattern.

Evidence

• uninstall_url_hijack crx chrome.runtime.setUninstallURL points to https://owhit.com/uninstall — third-party tracking on uninstall.
• install_url_hijack crx onInstalled opens https://owhit.com/dandadan-poster-live-wallpaper — third-party redirect on install.
• newtab_override manifest chrome_url_overrides.newtab = index.html replaces every new tab with extension-controlled page.
• privacy_policy_generic store Policy URL is Google Account policy; scope_extension=false, data_collection=true, third_party_sharing=true.
• free_webmail_developer store Developer email ulasnecla06@gmail.com; no business domain; no verified publisher badge.
• js_external_hosts crx Extension references 8 external hosts incl. owhit.com, instagram.com, netflix.com, x.com, chat.openai.com.
• search_permission_newtab manifest Declared 'search' permission alongside newtab override enables search query interception.
• operator_domain_owhit crx Both install and uninstall URLs point to owhit.com, indicating a third-party operator controlling this extension.
• threat_feed_membership api Extension ID listed by TPCI chrome-mal-ids — Dandadan Poster Live Wallpaper [adware] + malext.io malicious_extension_sentry; score 5.48 -> 7.98 (+2.5 cap 2.5).

Permissions Breakdown

• search medium Can intercept or modify search queries; medium risk when paired with NewTab override.
• chrome_url_overrides.newtab medium Replaces the new tab page; primary delivery mechanism for this monetization shell.

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