Helps to block phishing attempts through email.

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0.0.0.4
Update
February 28, 2017
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45.73KiB
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77
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Manifest Version
2
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PhishBlock Extension

Phishing attempts happen every day, all the time.

We know we should be super wary of links and phone numbers in emails. We know we should check the sender address and make sure it's correct.

This plugin helps with this idea. It looks at the sender's email address and compares it to any links in the email. If any information looks off or is unverifiable, it marks it in red. If everything looks good, it marks the email in green.

Currently the plugin only works in Gmail. After installing, if you have Gmail open, close that tab and reopen it.

This is an open source project.

*Note: You should always see a green or red box around the email content. I wrote this plugin over Gmail (it integrates with their code) so when they update, it might make this plugin stop integrating. Please let me know and I will fix it as soon as possible.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "PhishBlock", "description": "Helps to block phishing attempts through email.", "version": "0.0.0.4", "manifest_version": 2, "permissions": [ ], "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ], "persistent": false }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "*://mail.google.com/*" ], "js": [ "jquery-1.11.3.min.js", "gmail.js" ], "css": [ "gmail.css" ] } ], "icons": { "48": "icon_48_01.png", "128": "icon_128_01.png" }}
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How to download and manually install PhishBlock extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install PhishBlock 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 PhishBlock extension file

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

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