Top Risks

• THREAT FEED: extension ID independently confirmed malicious by TPCI chrome-mal-ids — Apple VPN [browser-hijack] + malext.io malicious_extension_sentry (+2.5, capped).
• Brand impersonation: claims 'Apple VPN' but developer is a free-webmail Gmail account with no Apple affiliation.
• proxy permission routes all browser traffic through attacker-controlled endpoints (nimbusshield.space, app.myxavpn.pro).
• install_url_hijack opens nimbusshield.space on install — classic monetization/phishing redirect.
• Privacy policy is Google's generic account policy, not scoped to this extension; admits data collection and third-party sharing.

Evidence

• brand_impersonation store Title 'Apple VPN' claims Apple brand; developer is binoyihe32@gmail.com, confirmed_owner=false.
• install_url_hijack manifest onInstalled opens https://nimbusshield.space/ — third-party redirect on install.
• proxy_permission manifest proxy declared; routes all Chrome traffic through developer-controlled servers.
• external_js_hosts crx JS contacts app.myxavpn.pro, nimbusshield.space, t.me — 3 distinct domains across NL and RU.
• privacy_policy_generic store Policy URL is Google account policy; scope_extension=false, data_collection=true, third_party_sharing=true.
• free_webmail_no_dev_name store developer_name empty, email binoyihe32@gmail.com — numbered-alias free-webmail pattern.
• small_install_high_perm api 8 installs with proxy (HIGH-tier) — install_perm_anomaly.small_install_high_perm=true.
• geo_diversity api JS hosts in NL and RU; RU-hosted proxy endpoint raises exfiltration concern.
• threat_feed_membership api Extension ID listed by TPCI chrome-mal-ids — Apple VPN [browser-hijack] + malext.io malicious_extension_sentry; score 6.61 -> 9.11 (+2.5 cap 2.5).

Permissions Breakdown

• proxy high Full browser proxy control; can redirect all traffic through attacker-controlled servers.

Pillar Scores

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