Top Risks

• THREAT FEED: extension ID independently confirmed malicious by TPCI chrome-mal-ids — Satoru Gojo Light Live Wallpaper Animed Background [adware] + malext.io malicious_extension_sentry (+2.5, capped).
• NewTab override + search permission = classic ad-search monetization shell pattern.
• Privacy policy is Google's own generic policy — not scoped to this extension; data collection and 3rd-party sharing admitted.
• Uninstall and install URL hijack to gameograf.com with UTM tracking; bit.ly affiliate/cloaking link in JS.
• 16 months since last update; no CSP declared (MV3 strict default applies but increases residual risk).

Evidence

• newtab_override manifest chrome_url_overrides.newtab set to newtab.html — replaces every new-tab page for monetization.
• install_uninstall_hijack crx Both install and uninstall URLs redirect to gameograf.com with UTM params; classic traffic-monetization pattern.
• affiliate_hit crx bit.ly listed in js_external_hosts; threat_intel flags as generic short-link/affiliate cloaking.
• privacy_policy_generic store Policy URL is myaccount.google.com/privacypolicy — Google's own policy, not scoped to this extension at all.
• privacy_policy_classification api fetched=true, scope_extension=false, data_collection=true, third_party_sharing=true → +10.0 privacy (D clause).
• verified_publisher_stale store Verified publisher but 16mo since update and monetization hits → 0c cap: discount capped at -1.0.
• developer_name_missing store developer_name is empty string; no 'Offered by' identity visible.
• maintenance_stale store 16 months since last update falls in 12–24mo band (+6.0 maintenance).
• threat_feed_membership api Extension ID listed by TPCI chrome-mal-ids — Satoru Gojo Light Live Wallpaper Animed Background [adware] + malext.io malicious_extension_sentry; score 5.47 -> 7.97 (+2.5 cap 2.5).

Permissions Breakdown

• search medium Allows reading/modifying search queries; combined with newtab override raises monetization risk.
• chrome_url_overrides.newtab medium Replaces new-tab page; primary mechanism for ad/search monetization shells.

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