Top Risks

• THREAT FEED: extension ID independently confirmed malicious by TPCI chrome-mal-ids — Urban VPN [browser-hijack] + malext.io malicious_extension_sentry (+2.5, capped).
• proxy permission routes all browser traffic through attacker-controlled servers (app.myxavpn.pro, securepulse.space).
• Developer is free-webmail Gmail with no name, no verified publisher — unaccountable identity.
• Privacy policy is Google's own generic policy — does not scope to this extension at all; ADMITS data collection and 3rd-party sharing.
• Install-URL hijack: onInstalled redirects to securepulse.space, a third-party domain not operated by any verified entity.

Evidence

• proxy_permission manifest proxy declared — enables full traffic interception/rerouting to external hosts.
• install_url_hijack crx onInstalled opens securepulse.space — a third-party domain with no verified business identity.
• external_js_hosts crx JS contacts app.myxavpn.pro, securepulse.space, t.me — 3 distinct registrable domains incl. Telegram.
• generic_privacy_policy store Privacy policy URL is Google's own policy; scope_extension=false, data_collection=true, third_party_sharing=true.
• free_webmail_no_dev_name store developer_email=norkienej@gmail.com, developer_name empty, no verified publisher badge.
• small_install_high_perm api install_perm_anomaly: 358 installs with HIGH-tier proxy permission — tail attack surface.
• geo_diversity crx JS hosts span NL and RU — two countries for a VPN is borderline but RU presence notable.
• brand_impersonation_risk store Name 'Urban VPN' mimics existing Urban VPN brand; developer is unverified Gmail account.
• threat_feed_membership api Extension ID listed by TPCI chrome-mal-ids — Urban VPN [browser-hijack] + malext.io malicious_extension_sentry; score 6.26 -> 8.76 (+2.5 cap 2.5).

Permissions Breakdown

• proxy high proxy is a HIGH-tier permission; allows full rerouting of all browser traffic through arbitrary servers.

Pillar Scores

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