Electronic signatures by using smart cards
What is eParaksts signing extension?
The 'eParaksts signing extension' is a Firefox add-on developed to facilitate electronic signature computations using supported smart cards. It operates in tandem with a native client application provided by the Latvian national certification authority and is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux systems. Currently, it supports the Latvian eID, Estonian eID, and Lithuanian eID smart cards.
Add-on stats
By: EUSO
Rating: 2.50
(16)
Creation date: 2017-01-28
Weekly download count: 22
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 17.91K
Email: eu*****@euso.lv
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
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# 364
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Add-on summary
The "eParaksts signing extension" is used for electronic signature calculation by using supported smart cards on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux systems. Works in conjunction with native client application distributed by Latvian national certification authority. https://www.eparaksts.lv/en/Downloads The extension currently supports the following smart cards:
- Latvian eID
- Estonian eID
- Lithuanian eID
User reviews
Pros
Cons
- Almost impossible to uninstall.
- Adds enterprise policies that restrict browser updates.
- Marks the browser as managed, preventing use of other extensions.
- Shady practices and potential spyware concerns.
Most mentioned
- Issues with uninstallation.
- Browser being marked as managed by organization.
- Complicated and over-engineered for its purpose.
Recent reviews
Nestrādā.
I never installed this extension. It appear after visiting Latvian Embasy. Could be spyware or Malware application provided by Latvian govement agencies.
Add-on safety
Risk impact
eParaksts signing extension requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
eParaksts signing extension has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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