A cyber security awareness, educator and monitoring chrome extension for Gmail to provide that extra layer of assurance.

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Version
1.1.0
Update
May 2, 2022
Size
887KiB
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Users
279
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Phish Alert Extension

Phish Alert is a free open-source tool to give users an extra layer of assurance when browsing their emails.

It should be said that the extension does not save or send any email or personal data about the user.

Its primary function is to silently and unobtrusively scan an email once opened and perform a number of checks against common phishing tactics used by cyber criminals. This information is then presented to the user in a friendly and easy to understand way.

The user can optionally allow the extension to actively warn them when it thinks the email is of concern and the frequency and threshold of these warnings is completely customisable.

Top Features:
- Detect and warn from potential phishing emails
- Educate users on what to look for in phishing emails.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Phish Alert", "description": "A cyber security awareness, educator and monitoring chrome extension for Gmail to provide that extra layer of assurance.", "manifest_version": 3, "version": "1.1.0", "permissions": [ "storage" ], "icons":{ "16": "./icons/icon-16x16.png", "48": "./icons/icon-48x48.png", "128": "./icons/icon-128x128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker" : "js/background.js" }, "content_scripts":[ { "matches": [ "*://mail.google.com/*" ], "js": [ "js/extensionInjector.js" ], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "web_accessible_resources": [{ "resources": [ "js/gmailJsLoader.js", "js/extension.js" ], "matches": ["*://mail.google.com/*"] }], "host_permissions": [ "*://mail.google.com/*" ], "action": { "default_popup": "Popup.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Phish Alert extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Phish Alert 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 Phish Alert extension file

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

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User reviews

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Rajeev Jhaj (ID: 000000bad4b05a81) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/20/2022 Well designed and very useful for catching those suspicious emails. Very handy if you aren't sure about an email and want to double check it.

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James Taylor (ID: 0000006d6ac26318) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/17/2022 Really easy to understand app. Saved me a few times from dodgy emails!!

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Steph (ID: 000000cc4f039e98) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/16/2022 Found it really useful, have used it many times when unsure about some emails I have received being real or not. Have recommended it to all my relatives