Protect yourself from new websites against potential scams, frauds & phishing sites. Maintained by a blockchain org 'Vigilance DAO'

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Version
0.3.2
Update
August 30, 2023
Size
1.72MiB
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Users
215
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Web3 Vigilance - Browser security Extension

The extension will help you be safe when interacting with web3 DApps. The extension crowdsources active scammers information and alerts you if you open one.

Additionally, you can also report fraudulent domains to warn rewards in crypto.

The team behind this extension is a blockchain based decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO). The community aims to maintain active information about legitimacy about domains and open source this information for the good of web users.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Web3 Vigilance - Browser security", "description": "Protect yourself from new websites against potential scams, frauds & phishing sites. Maintained by a blockchain org 'Vigilance DAO'", "version": "0.3.2", "icons": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "32": "images/icon32.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "manifest_version": 3, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "activeTab", "tabs" ], "action": {}, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "static/*", "images/*", "content.js", "fonts/*", "inject.js" ], "matches": [ "" ] } ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "psl.min.js", "ethers.umd.min.js", "detect-provider.min.js", "content.js" ], "css": [ "content.css" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Web3 Vigilance - Browser security extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Web3 Vigilance - Browser security 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 Web3 Vigilance - Browser security extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Web3 Vigilance - Browser security extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Web3 Vigilance - Browser security extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Web3 Vigilance - Browser security 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 Web3 Vigilance - Browser security Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Web3 Vigilance - Browser security extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Web3 Vigilance - Browser security extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Web3 Vigilance - Browser security 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 Web3 Vigilance - Browser security 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 Web3 Vigilance - Browser security extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Web3 Vigilance - Browser security 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 Web3 Vigilance - Browser security extension file

Select and download the Web3 Vigilance - Browser security 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 Web3 Vigilance - Browser security 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 Web3 Vigilance - Browser security 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 Web3 Vigilance - Browser security 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 Web3 Vigilance - Browser security extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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web3 Gurung (ID: 000000aa521baf2e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/13/2023 Being an early user on this extension and knowing the behind-the-scenes of this extension, it's a useful one. The traction is going well and hope to see it being adopted by web3 (or even web2) folks to stay secure while jumping on fake websites :)

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Olatoye Faruq (ID: 00000058bdf54a37) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/11/2023 Except for some few complaints , it is a very good application and will really love the web3 space to attend to this. It's gonna be massive

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Sahithyan Kandathasan (ID: 00000093ca129e9e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/11/2023 A must-have for every Web3 users. Safeguards us from proved scammers and potential threats. I highly recommend it for new people who are getting started with Web3.

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Manvitha Molakala (ID: 000000a615370515) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/10/2023 Very useful!

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Prem Pradeep (ID: 000000ee9e6864a5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/10/2023 A must-have extension if you surf the world of Web3 often! Given the number of scams surfacing everyday, a product like this is definitely helpful to the ecosystem as a whole.