Show HN: Malext.io is out – Database of malicious Chrome extensions

Category: security

Tags: security, threat-intelligence, browser-extensions

Score: 6.3/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 4, Documentation: 8, Utility: 7)

Malext.io is a database and toolset for tracking malicious Chrome extensions removed from the Web Store or reported in the wild. It's interesting because it fills a notable gap in public threat intelligence for browser extensions, combining automated monitoring, a live dashboard, and local scanning tools to help users and researchers identify security risks.

Target audience: security researchers, devops, general users

Repository: https://malext.io · HTML · NOASSERTION · 148 stars

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