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Extension Binary Search
The easiest and most effective way to locate a malicious or buggy extension.
What is Extension Binary Search?
Extension Binary Search is an Edge add-on designed to assist in locating malicious or buggy extensions. It enables users to disable and test extensions systematically, narrowing down the search until only one extension remains. The add-on is available on Github for easy access and usage.
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By: BlackGlory
Creation date: 2023-02-14
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
- management
- storage
Size: 599.73K
URLs: Website
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Summary
This extension is used to assist in locating malicious or buggy extensions. After you click the Start button, the following steps will be performed.
- Disable half of enabled extensions.
- It is up to you to manually test if the target extension is still running, and this extension will further narrow the search based on your feedback.
- Cycle through steps 1 and 2 above until only one extension remains.
Github: https://github.com/BlackGlory/extension-binary-search
Safety
Risk impact
Extension Binary Search is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Extension Binary Search is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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