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ChainPatrol Chrome Extension

The ChainPatrol Chrome extension helps protect you from phishing and malicious sites targeting Web3 users. It provides real-time threat detection and allows you to report suspicious websites directly from your browser.

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Features

• Real-time detection of known phishing and malicious sites
• Report suspicious websites with just a few clicks
• Optional screenshot capture for more detailed reports
• Organization selection for enterprise users
• Warning popups for blocked sites
• Automatic URL checking in the background

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Getting Started

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Installation

1. Visit the ChainPatrol Chrome extension page in the Chrome Web Store
2. Click “Add to Chrome” to install the extension
3. After installation, you’ll see the ChainPatrol icon in your browser toolbar

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Login

1. Click the ChainPatrol icon in your toolbar to open the extension
2. Click the “Login” button
3. You’ll be redirected to the ChainPatrol authentication page
4. After logging in, you’ll be returned to your browser with the extension now authenticated

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Using the Extension

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Reporting Suspicious Sites

When you encounter a suspicious website:

1. Click the ChainPatrol icon in your toolbar
2. The extension will automatically capture the current URL
3. Fill in the report form with any additional details
4. If desired, enable screenshot capture in the settings (gear icon)
5. Take a screenshot of the page using the camera icon
6. Click “Submit Report” to send the information to ChainPatrol

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Organization Selection

If you belong to multiple organizations:

1. Click the gear icon in the extension popup
2. Select your desired organization from the dropdown menu
3. All reports will be submitted under the selected organization

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Screenshot Permissions

To use the screenshot functionality:

1. Click the gear icon in the extension popup
2. Toggle “Allow Screenshot Capture” to ON
3. Chrome will prompt you to approve the permission request
4. Once approved, you can capture screenshots of suspicious sites using the camera icon

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Permissions

The extension requires the following permissions for its functionality:

• storage: Stores your preferences, authentication status, selected organization, and temporarily caches form data across sessions for a better user experience.

• tabs: Gets the URL and domain of your current tab for reporting purposes. Also used to open new tabs for login and viewing submitted reports.

• webNavigation: Monitors page navigation to check destinations against blocklists. This allows the extension to potentially provide warnings before loading known malicious sites.

• activeTab: Provides a more limited way to access your current tab’s URL when you explicitly click the extension icon.

• cookies: Reads authentication cookies specifically for the ChainPatrol domain to verify your login status without requiring repeated logins.

• desktopCapture (optional): Only requested when you enable screenshot functionality. Allows capturing images of suspicious sites to include with reports.

• Host permissions (app.chainpatrol.io): Required for the cookies permission to function correctly on the ChainPatrol domain.

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Security & Privacy

The ChainPatrol extension:

• Only sends data when you explicitly submit reports
• Only captures screenshots when you request it and have granted permission
• Does not track your browsing history
• Does not collect any personal information beyond what’s needed for authentication
• Does not execute any remote code - all functionality is bundled within the extension
• Does not sell your data to third parties
• Does not use your data for unrelated purposes
• Does not use your data for creditworthiness or lending purposes

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Support

For help with questions, suggestions, or problems, contact the ChainPatrol team through the official website.