Analyze emails for potential security risks and phishing attempts

Latest Version

Version
1.0.0
Update
February 24, 2025
Size
16.36MiB
Developer
Category
Users
0
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Scripting
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Email Security Detector Extension

Email Security Detector helps protect you from phishing attempts and email-based security risks in real-time. This powerful extension works seamlessly with Gmail and Outlook to analyze emails and alert you to potential threats.

Key Features:
✓ Real-time Email Analysis: Instantly scan emails for security risks
✓ Phishing Detection: Advanced heuristics to catch phishing attempts
✓ Privacy-Focused: All analysis happens locally - no data leaves your browser
✓ Fast & Efficient: Quick analysis without slowing down your email
✓ Clear Risk Scoring: Easy-to-understand risk levels and detailed explanations
✓ Multi-Platform: Works with both Gmail and Outlook

How It Works:
1. Open any email in Gmail or Outlook
2. Click the extension icon in your toolbar
3. Click \"Analyze Email\" to start the security scan
4. Review the comprehensive security analysis:
- Overall risk score
- Detailed security warnings
- Specific threat indicators
- Recommended actions

Security Checks Include:
• Suspicious sender domains
• Phishing attempt patterns
• Malicious link detection
• Security warning analysis
• Spam trigger identification
• Urgent language patterns
• Personal information requests
• Email client security flags

Perfect For:
• Business professionals handling sensitive communications
• Anyone concerned about email security
• Users who want extra protection against phishing
• People who receive lots of emails from unknown senders

Privacy & Security:
• No external API calls or data transmission
• All analysis happens in your browser
• No email content is stored or shared
• Open source for transparency

Stay safe from email-based threats with Email Security Detector - your first line of defense against phishing and email security risks.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Email Security Detector", "version": "1.0.0", "description": "Analyze emails for potential security risks and phishing attempts", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "scripting" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://mail.google.com/*", "https://outlook.live.com/*", "https://outlook.office.com/*", "https://outlook.office365.com/*" ], "content_scripts": [{ "matches": [ "https://mail.google.com/*", "https://outlook.live.com/*", "https://outlook.office.com/*", "https://outlook.office365.com/*" ], "js": ["content.js"], "run_at": "document_idle" }], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "32": "icons/icon32.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "32": "icons/icon32.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Email Security Detector extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Email Security Detector extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Email Security Detector 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 Email Security Detector extension file

Select and download the Email Security Detector 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 Email Security Detector 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 Email Security Detector 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 Email Security Detector 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 Email Security Detector extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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