Protects the user from potential cryptocurrency scam websites.

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Version
1.5
Update
February 19, 2023
Size
2.0MiB
Developer
Category
Users
23
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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FIVE-O Web Protection Extension

FIVE-O is an open-source browser extension designed to protect users from potentially harmful websites in the cryptocurrency space. The extension is free to use and available to all, displaying a warning when attempting to access a site from its growing database, ensuring that end-users can keep their assets secure.

Holders of FIVE-O NFTs can unlock additional features, including the ability to submit reports directly from the extension and access to a curated list of trusted sites, which are marked with a green checkmark. The extension also displays a warning icon when the user accesses a site such as teamviewer.com that contains software commonly used by scammers.

Non-holders, while not able to access these additional features, can still benefit from the core functionality of the extension, which provides an added layer of security to anyone navigating the world of web3.

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "FIVE-O Web Protection", "description": "Protects the user from potential cryptocurrency scam websites.", "version": "1.5", "manifest_version": 3, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "host_permissions": [ "" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "run_at": "document_start", "js": [ "content.js" ] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "blocked/blocked.html", "https://fonts.googleapis.com", "https://fonts.gstatic.com", "https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Kanit:ital,wght@1,400;1,600&family=Nunito+Sans:wght@300;400;600;700&display=swap" ], "matches": [ "" ] } ], "icons": { "16": "icons/icon-16.png", "32": "icons/icon-32.png", "48": "icons/icon-48.png", "128": "icons/icon-128.png" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs" ], "action": { "default_title": "FIVE-O Web Protection", "default_icon": "icons/icon-48.png", "default_popup": "popup/popup.html" }}
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How to download and manually install FIVE-O Web Protection extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install FIVE-O Web Protection extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install FIVE-O Web Protection extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install FIVE-O Web Protection extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download FIVE-O Web Protection extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a FIVE-O Web Protection extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the FIVE-O Web Protection Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the FIVE-O Web Protection extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the FIVE-O Web Protection extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for FIVE-O Web Protection extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the FIVE-O Web Protection extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download FIVE-O Web Protection extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install FIVE-O Web Protection extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the FIVE-O Web Protection extension file

Select and download the FIVE-O Web Protection extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the FIVE-O Web Protection extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your FIVE-O Web Protection extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the FIVE-O Web Protection extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install FIVE-O Web Protection extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Cleaver's channel (ID: 000000c46ae48b8a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/19/2023 if I had found it earlier, not get drained my wallet. :( Great tool, with great community, come and join us. Five-o Discord https://discord.gg/xV37B6ZUzU

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Shirley Xu (ID: 00000084e9889d62) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/11/2023 Excellent tool for those new to Web3! I was about to be scammed by a fake version of a project's website when the extension told me about the fake site and saved my wallet from being hacked. I will always be grateful for that!