Top Risks

• THREAT FEED: extension ID independently confirmed malicious by TPCI chrome-mal-ids — Gudetama Live Wallpaper [adware] + malext.io malicious_extension_sentry (+2.5, capped).
• Uninstall URL hijack to owhit.com — classic monetization shell fingerprint (Webstore +3.0).
• Install URL hijack to owhit.com — tracks/monetizes install events (Webstore +2.0).
• Privacy policy is Google's generic account policy, not scoped to this extension; admits data collection and 3rd-party sharing (Privacy +10.0).
• Free webmail developer (fatmadone64@gmail.com) with no verified business or publisher badge (Reputation ~7.5).

Evidence

• uninstall_url_hijack crx chrome.runtime.setUninstallURL → https://owhit.com/uninstall; classic monetization shell signal.
• install_url_hijack crx onInstalled opens https://owhit.com/gudetama-live-wallpaper/; 3rd-party install redirect.
• newtab_override manifest chrome_url_overrides.newtab → index.html; replaces every new-tab page for 152 users.
• privacy_policy_generic store Policy URL is Google account policy (scope_extension=false, data_collection=true, third_party_sharing=true).
• free_webmail_developer store fatmadone64@gmail.com; no verified publisher, no business website, no featured badge.
• js_external_hosts crx Extension JS references 8 external hosts incl. owhit.com, chat.openai.com, instagram.com, netflix.com.
• search_permission manifest Declares 'search' permission alongside newtab override; enables search provider influence.
• cve_findings crx No CVEs found; jquery 3.7.1 bundled (current, no known CVEs).
• threat_feed_membership api Extension ID listed by TPCI chrome-mal-ids — Gudetama Live Wallpaper [adware] + malext.io malicious_extension_sentry; score 5.65 -> 8.15 (+2.5 cap 2.5).

Permissions Breakdown

• search medium Can set default search provider; medium risk for search hijacking.
• chrome_url_overrides.newtab medium Replaces new-tab page; monetization surface, per rubric scored as medium.

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