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Chrome extension Base flagged with high malware risk score

Original: # chrome extension Base - Extension Pad for Chrome seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 85/100! ```json

An automated cybersecurity check has flagged the Chrome browser extension 'Base - Extension Pad for Chrome' as potentially malicious, assigning it a risk score of 85 out of 100. The warning suggests the extension may pose security concerns for users who have it installed in their browser.

Why now: Automated security scanners flagged a popular browser extension as potentially malicious, prompting users to check whether it is installed on their devices.

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Evidence

• # chrome extension Base - Extension Pad for Chrome seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 85/100! ```json {"id": "dnbfneandcjphnkgcjkdkphmaoajiojh", "score": 85, "platform": "chrome", "name": "Base - Extension Pad for Chrome"} ``` · malicious_browser_bot@infosec.exchange · 2

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