Enables safer browsing experiences across the Internet

Latest Version

Version
1.1
Update
March 29, 2021
Size
292KiB
Developer
Category
Users
251
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
Https://safebrowsing.googleapis.com/v4/
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Smart Scanner Extension

Smart Scanner by Mirza Mohammed Akram Baig

Ensure secure access to world knowledge by keeping billions of machines safer.
Smart Scanner extension protects more computers per day by providing consumers with warnings while attempting to access or copy unsafe files from untrusted locations.

Smart Scanner defends users across the internet from phishing attacks. It has advanced to provide users with tools to better defend themselves from web-based threats such as malware, unwanted applications, and social engineering across desktop and mobile devices.

This extension notifies the users if the links present on the webpage are safe to navigate or not and keeps the users safe.

Web Protection:
This scanning infrastructure prevents users from unsafe websites by using alert icons or download a harmful app or a file. 

Email Protection:
Smart Scanner protects all email users by identifying dangerous links in email messages and showing warnings.

Downloadable Report:
Our Download Report generates a CSV file with details on the threats that Smart Scanner identifies. 
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Smart Scanner", "version": "1.1", "minimum_chrome_version": "78", "description": "Enables safer browsing experiences across the Internet", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage", "https://safebrowsing.googleapis.com/v4/" ], "background": { "scripts": [ "/entry/background/background.js" ], "persistent": false }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "/assets/logo/128-logo.png", "default_popup": "/entry/popup/popup.html" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ "/assets/icon/green-badge.png", "/assets/icon/red-badge-obs.png", "/assets/icon/red-badge.svg" ], "icons": { "128": "/assets/logo/cws-logo.png" }, "commands": { "TOGGLE_BADGES": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+L" }, "description": "Toggle link security badges" } }, "manifest_version": 2, "applications": { "gecko": { "id": {6ac298a5-88f8-44a3-8a40-0766bcdbc1d0}, "strict_min_version": "60.0" } }}
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How to download and manually install Smart Scanner extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Smart Scanner 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 Smart Scanner extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Smart Scanner extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Smart Scanner extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Smart Scanner 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 Smart Scanner Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Smart Scanner extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Smart Scanner extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Smart Scanner 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 Smart Scanner 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 Smart Scanner extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Smart Scanner 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 Smart Scanner extension file

Select and download the Smart Scanner 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 Smart Scanner 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 Smart Scanner 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 Smart Scanner 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 Smart Scanner extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Md BABU (ID: 0000002a0702d5c2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/17/2022 Superbly useful and user-friendly app, would definitely recommend

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Taimoor Khan (ID: 0000005efe0a1445) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/13/2022 Excellent piece of software that shields users from potentially dangerous websites

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Goutam Roy (ID: 0000000edb80dbe5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/11/2022 I have no complains about it. I just hope they add a feature where you can report bad links.

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Who am I (ID: 000000bbd720375b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/10/2022 An app that's quick, light and easy to use, perfect match for what I was searching for

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Anil (ID: 000000cd8496ebb9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/23/2022 I use this smart scanner to scan all of my emails in order to avoid unknown links