An automatically updated database of malicious Chrome extensions removed from the Chrome Web Store.
⚡ Check YOUR extensions right now!
One-line install & scan:
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/toborrm9/malicious_extension_sentry/main/malext.py && python3 malext.pyOr download and run:
# Download
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/toborrm9/malicious_extension_sentry/main/malext.py
# Run
python3 malext.py- ✅ Cross-platform - Windows, macOS, Linux
- 🔍 Instant scan - Chrome, Edge, Chromium
- 🌐 Auto-updates - Downloads latest database
- 🛡️ Zero install - Just Python 3
- 🔒 Privacy-first - 100% local scanning
Click to see example scan results
When safe:
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║ 🛡️ Malicious Extension Scanner v1.0 🛡️ ║
║ Created by: @toborrm9 ║
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💻 Detected OS: macOS
✅ Loaded 437 known malicious extension IDs
✅ Found 12 extensions (Chrome: 8, Edge: 4)
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📊 SCAN RESULTS
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✅ GOOD NEWS: No malicious extensions detected!
All 12 extensions are clear.
When threats found:
⚠️ WARNING: 1 MALICIOUS EXTENSION(S) DETECTED!
🔴 REMOVE THESE IMMEDIATELY:
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❌ Malicious Extension
ID: abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz123456
Browser: Chrome (Default)
🛡️ HOW TO REMOVE:
1. Open Chrome
2. Go to chrome://extensions
3. Find the extension and click 'Remove'
This repository maintains a current list of Chrome extensions that have been removed for malware, security violations, or malicious behavior. Since no regularly-updated public database exists for this purpose, this project automates the collection and aggregation of extension removals from multiple sources.
I created this project after searching for an updated list of malicious Chrome extensions and finding that most resources were outdated or incomplete. I'm committed to keeping this database alive and current through automated monitoring and community contributions.
The database is automatically updated by aggregating information from:
- Chrome extension monitoring services
- Security research blogs and publications
- Threat intelligence feeds
Each extension entry includes:
- Extension ID - Unique Chrome Web Store identifier
- Name - Extension name
- Date Added - When the extension was added to this database
This database is intended for:
- Security research
- Extension vetting and analysis
- Building protective tools
- Threat intelligence
Data is available in multiple formats:
.md- Markdown table.csv- Comma-separated values
If you're aware of a malicious extension that should be included, please open an issue with:
- Extension ID
- Evidence or source of malicious behavior
- Date of discovery/removal
This database is provided for research and educational purposes. The information is aggregated from public sources and automated monitoring. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, false positives may occur. Always verify findings before taking action.
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