Top Risks

• Uninstall URL hijack to owhit.com — classic monetization shell pattern tracking departing users.
• Install URL hijack to owhit.com — opens 3rd-party page on install, typical ad-redirect behavior.
• Privacy policy is Google's generic account policy — not scoped to this extension, admits data collection and 3rd-party sharing.
• Developer is a free-webmail Gmail address with no developer name or verified business identity.
• NewTab override + search permission enables full replacement of browsing start surface with potential ad monetization.

Evidence

• uninstall_url_hijack crx chrome.runtime.setUninstallURL → https://owhit.com/uninstall; 3rd-party tracking on uninstall.
• install_url_hijack crx onInstalled opens https://owhit.com/katseye-wallpaper; ad-monetization redirect on install.
• newtab_override manifest chrome_url_overrides.newtab = index.html; replaces every new tab with extension content.
• privacy_policy_generic store Policy URL is myaccount.google.com/privacypolicy — Google's own policy, not scoped to this extension.
• privacy_policy_classification api scope_extension=false, data_collection=true, third_party_sharing=true → v3.5(D) → +10.0 privacy.
• developer_identity store Dev email canb08898@gmail.com (numbered alias), no developer name, free webmail only.
• verified_publisher store verified_publisher=true; applied -2.0 reputation discount but floor raised by free-webmail + numbered alias.
• external_hosts crx JS contacts chatgpt.com, instagram.com, youtube.com, x.com, owhit.com — wide reach for a wallpaper NewTab.

Permissions Breakdown

• search medium Allows overriding search provider; medium risk on its own but combined with newtab override is elevated.
• chrome_url_overrides.newtab medium Replaces the browser new tab page; primary surface for monetization/redirect abuse.

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