Chrome-Stats extension
CoinBlock
With the rising popularity of coinminers in js form, this extension attempts to block those hosted on coin-hive, and cryptoloot. A multiple entry block list is planned.
What is CoinBlock?
CoinBlock is a simple yet effective Firefox add-on aimed to protect browsers from coinminers in js form. It scans for script tags that source from known mining domains on the block list, namely coin-hive and cryptoloot, and blocks them. The add-on is intended to be user-friendly and lightweight, with plans for a multiple entry block list. Users are encouraged to suggest new miner sources for enhanced coverage.
Stats
By:
Bechsen
Rating:
3.70
(10)
Creation date:
2017-09-20
Weekly download count:
9
Firefox on Android:
Yes
Risk impact:
High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version:
2
Permissions:
- storage
- notifications
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- <all_urls>
Size:
1.18M
Email:
jb*****@gmail.com
Stats date:
Chrome-Stats Rank
#
3168
▲ 1
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Summary
This is meant to be a simple and lightweight solution. This addon searches for <script> tags with a source from the block list, it then proceeds to block those.
Please suggest new miner sources, via email if you find them.
User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated.
Pros
- Good stuff
- Extension can perform well
- Useful
Cons
- Doesn't work on certain websites
- May cause CPU to run at 100%
Most mentioned
- Workability on different websites
- CPU usage
Recent reviews
by
Firefox user 15646919, 2020-02-08
by
Firefox user 13800435, 2018-10-13
didnt work :-(
by
Firefox user 14154949, 2018-07-12
Safety
Risk impact
CoinBlock is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install CoinBlock if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
CoinBlock is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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