App Review Osprey against 60 fresh links

[Vitali Ortzi]

Content source

https://youtu.be/i4BDMgcF-nM

100% block rate as expected
source of samples pishtank and Artists Against 419

 

[Bot]

Indeed, the Osprey system consistently delivers impressive results. Thanks for sharing the video!

 

[mlnevese]

I noticed the Chrome extension is more up to date than the version in the Edge store. Is there any reason not to use it on Edge?

 

[Vitali Ortzi]

I noticed the Chrome extension is more up to date than the version in the Edge store. Is there any reason not to use it on Edge?

The dev publishes to all stores at the same time the difference is due to the store vetting process and chrome is the fastest between the three stores and edge the slowest by far

 

[Shadowra]

I'll be testing it in the next few days

 

[TairikuOkami]

The dev publishes to all stores at the same time the difference is due to the store vetting process and chrome is the fastest between the three stores and edge the slowest by far

Indeed, that is the reason I prefer Edge store over Chrome, less malicious extensions. I also block by policy installing extensions from external sources, which might be triggered by malware.

 

[Vitali Ortzi]

Indeed, that is the reason I prefer Edge store over Chrome, less malicious extensions. I also block by policy installing extensions from external sources, which might be triggered by malware.

Microsoft new policy is security by default so it's rare to see malicious extensions on their store unlike google that allows everything
Anyway manual updates (checking source code each time ) and the policy you mentioned above will guarantee security and hr changes in mv3 made extensions much less of an issue in terms of increasing attack surface especially ones developed well and I consider Osprey to be one that follows good practices boh in terms of security and performance

 

[Vitali Ortzi]

I'll be testing it in the next few days

You will be surprised how good it is I'm certain but if anyone wanted better zero day pishing protection then checkpoint zero pishing (brand spoofing ) will be a good combination (osprey has different technologies inside dns.eu/control D etc for zero day pishing so they complement each other )

 

[I Walk MY Way]

Osprey, something new for the toy box​

Installing it now

 

[Vitali Ortzi]

Osprey, something new for the toy box​

Installing it now

You can probably delete all other security related extensions as it's insanely good

 

[BJ Security]

100% block rate as expected
source of samples pishtank and Artists Against 419

Here's the info



About Osprey: Browser Protection

[( "Protect against online threats in real-time using multiple browser protection engines.

Osprey is a powerful browser extension designed to keep your browsing safe from malicious websites. Using advanced protection services from industry leaders like Microsoft, Symantec, and Bitdefender, Osprey checks each URL you visit to detect and block malware, phishing, fraud, and other online threats. With customizable settings, you can tailor the extension to meet your needs and ensure protection against threats such as cryptojacking, spam, and compromised websites.

Key Features:

- Multi-layer protection against various online threats
- Real-time checks with trusted security providers
- Alerts for unsafe websites and warnings for blocked content
- Privacy-respecting: no data collection or tracking

Your security matters, and Osprey brings peace of mind to every browsing session." )]



From that point, you have tested this security extension, "Osprey: Browser Protection" did a good job blocking all sorts of malicious websites, urls or links.

Is "Osprey: Browser Protection" -- better than "Malwarebytes Browser Guard"?

Well, I didn't even know how good -- or effective this security browser extension, called "Osprey" -- is going to possibly protect against threats like:

-> Malware
-> Phishing
-> Scams
-> Drive-by downloads
-> And other online threats?

Since, this is a new security browser extension in 2025 -- and updated on April 18, 2025, it hasn't gotten so many reviews ( I checked it -- at the "Chrome Web Store". ) yet. Has a rate of 4.6 out of 5 stars.



Is it worth using this security extension in 2025?
I think we should find out.

 

[TuxTalk]

Nice.... one extension that sends your browsing data to 14 different companies in one shot.
When its "free" you pay with your data !

Those "we collect no data" disclaimers we should take with a grain of salt.

 

[CyberDevil]

When its "free" you pay with your data !

There are only a few code files. You can make sure that only the root domains are sent, without parameters or end pages. I mean, you can make sure if you want, I haven't done this yet, maybe over the weekend, I just looked at the repository on github. Thus, all the data you provide is traffic statistics. You can choose trusted vendors, and if you also constantly use a VPN, then the data will be depersonalized as much as possible.