New Update Osprey Browser Protection discussion and updates

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Osprey is a browser extension that protects you from malicious websites.

Made by @Foulest and discovered by @Jan Willy

Links:
GitHub • Google Chrome • Microsoft Edge • Firefox • Privacy Policy • Wiki (FAQs) • Discord

MalwareTips discussion on this extension started here:

[Updated 29/12/2018] Browser extension comparison: Malwares and Phishings | Page 85 | MalwareTips

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Wilders Security Forums discussion:

Osprey: Browser Protection

Osprey is a browser extension that protects you from malicious websites: https://github.com/Foulest/Osprey currently installable in Chrome/Edge but...

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App reviews by @Vitali Ortzi :

Osprey against 250 pishing links | MalwareTips

pishing links source open pish results all blocked except 4 that didnt load (dead)

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Osprey against zero day malware | MalwareTips

only dns.eu was able to detect it from all the vendors used by Osprey and i found the malware by searching keywords on google

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Osprey against 60 fresh links | MalwareTips

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

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App review by @Shadowra :

Osprey Browser Protection Reviews | MalwareTips

Osprey is a Web extension created by @Foulest that protects you against malicious sites, phishing and other threats using several engines. These include...

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Phishing test by @Foulest :

Release 1.1.2 · OspreyProject/Osprey

Changes in 1.1.2 Removed TOTAL WebShield due to low scores in testing Removed Mullvad Security DNS due to low scores in testing Removed Control D Security DNS due to low scores in testing Removed ...

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[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Osprey Browser Protection 1.1.0

Changes in 1.1.0​

• Added OpenDNS and AdGuard DNS providers
• Added missing Bitdefender detection classification
• Fixed Symantec URL validation for detections
• Fixed Cloudflare DNS detection issues
• Fixed Control D detection issues
• Removed valid TLD checking
• Bug fixes and improvements

This update has been submitted to all extension stores.

Full Changelog: 1.0.9...1.1.0

Releases · OspreyProject/Osprey

Browser extension that protects you from phishing and malicious websites. - OspreyProject/Osprey

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Thanks for starting to post updates @Foulest

Current Release​

• 1.1.0 on GitHub (preview)
• 1.0.9 on Chrome (stable)
• 1.0.5 on Edge (outdated)
• Pending on Firefox

Do you know when the Edge store will get the latest update?

 

[Foulest]

Osprey Browser Protection 1.1.0

Releases · OspreyProject/Osprey

Browser extension that protects you from phishing and malicious websites. - OspreyProject/Osprey

github.com

Thanks for starting to post updates @Foulest

Do you know when the Edge store will get the latest update?

I have no idea. It's still pending on Microsoft's Partner Center. I'd expect maybe two more days for 1.0.8, and then another WEEK on top of that. Edge's review process sucks. Chrome always has the latest version.

 

[Shadowra]

Reviews by me

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[ForgottenSeer 114717]

Edge's review process sucks. Chrome always has the latest version.

The Edge Store review process is slow because the review process is thorough and proper security processes are followed.

The Chrome Store security review process is non-existent, hence you get your browser plug-in listed within a few days. It is that Chrome Store insecurity that has resulted in hundreds of millions of devices being infected with malicious browser plug-ins and malware.

 

[Foulest]

The Edge Store review process is slow because the review process is thorough and proper security processes are followed.

The Chrome Store security review process is non-existent, hence you get your browser plug-in listed within a few days. It is that Chrome Store insecurity that has resulted in hundreds of millions of devices being infected with malicious browser plug-ins and malware.

It's a double-edged sword. Sure, the Edge process is better, but it results in week-long waiting times for updates. It becomes almost instantly outdated within a few days. It's currently six versions behind. Huge improvements have been made in that time frame.

 

[ForgottenSeer 114717]

It's a double-edged sword. Sure, the Edge process is better, but it results in week-long waiting times for updates. It becomes almost instantly outdated within a few days. It's currently six versions behind. Huge improvements have been made in that time frame.

Security is a process that must be applied continually with discipline - even if that means things are not up-to-date.

Ask the review and approve team if there is a way to make the process faster. If yes, then do not be surprised if they ask you to obtain EV certificate to sign all your code.

 

[Foulest]

Security is a process that must be applied continually with discipline - even if that means things are not up-to-date.

Ask the review and approve team if there is a way to make the process faster. If yes, then do not be surprised if they ask you to obtain EV certificate to sign all your code.

I don't think you can put a digital signature on a Chrome extension... Also, it's open-source. Please send me a source about a browser extension that requires an EV certificate. No extension that I've ever seen has one. I'm not even sure how that would work. All browser extensions are open-source. You can view the source code for them.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Osprey Browser Protection 1.1.1

Changes in 1.1.1​

• Added option to ignore frame navigation (on by default)
• Removed unnecessary checks in the URL validation process
• Bug fixes and improvements

This update has been submitted to all extension stores.

Full Changelog: 1.1.0...1.1.1

Release 1.1.1 · Foulest/Osprey

Changes in 1.1.1 Added option to ignore frame navigation (on by default) Removed unnecessary checks in the URL validation process Bug fixes and improvements This update has been submitted to all ...

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[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Osprey Browser Protection 1.1.2

Changes in 1.1.2​

• Removed TOTAL WebShield due to low scores in testing
• Removed Mullvad Security DNS due to low scores in testing
• Removed Control D Security DNS due to low scores in testing
• Removed adware and fleeceware threat classifications
• Added CIRA Canadian Shield DNS to the list of providers
• Added CERT-EE Security DNS to the list of providers

This update has been submitted to all extension stores.

Full Changelog: 1.1.1...1.1.2

Bonus: Phishing Test

Out of 100 new phishing links from OpenPhish, each provider scored:

DNS0.eu Security DNS: 97%
CleanBrowsing Security DNS: 97%
Switch.ch Security DNS: 97%
G DATA WebProtection: 95%
Norton SafeWeb: 92%
Emsisoft Web Protection: 84%
Symantec Browser Protection: 80%
Bitdefender TrafficLight: 69%
CERT-EE Security DNS: 67%
Microsoft SmartScreen: 58%
Cloudflare Security DNS: 44%
CIRA Security DNS: 33%
Quad9 Security DNS: 19%
AdGuard Security DNS: 18%

Out of all 500 new phishing links in the list, all of them combined detected all 500 - no misses.

Release 1.1.2 · OspreyProject/Osprey

Changes in 1.1.2 Removed TOTAL WebShield due to low scores in testing Removed Mullvad Security DNS due to low scores in testing Removed Control D Security DNS due to low scores in testing Removed ...

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[mlnevese]

@Foulest Any reason not to use the Chrome Store version on Edge as it is always more up to date?

 

[Foulest]

@Foulest Any reason not to use the Chrome Store version on Edge as it is always more up to date?

It's recommended to use the Chrome version on Edge. The Edge version is outdated due to Edge's painfully slow review process.

 

[Foulest]

Update 1.1.3 is out with new default settings and should be released on Chrome within 2-4 hours.

The GitHub page has a brand new, in-depth protection test for all 14 providers in Osprey. Check it out.

 

[mlnevese]

It's recommended to use the Chrome version on Edge. The Edge version is outdated due to Edge's painfully slow review process.

Thank you.

 

[nickstar1]

Defiantly recommend what people have been saying about edge don't use the edge store they supply very out dated extensions.

 

[CyberDevil]

Defiantly recommend what people have been saying about edge don't use the edge store they supply very out dated extensions.

This is bad when installing something 100% trusted, but good when installing something unknown. Detecting threats always takes time.

Update 1.1.3 is out with new default settings and should be released on Chrome within 2-4 hours.

I’ve always dreamed of making such an extension myself. Thanks for your work! Will there be a whitelist management interface in the future?

 

[Foulest]

This is bad when installing something 100% trusted, but good when installing something unknown. Detecting threats always takes time.


I’ve always dreamed of making such an extension myself. Thanks for your work! Will there be a whitelist management interface in the future?

Yes, there will be.

 

[badboy]

Nice to see the author of the expansion here. Thank you for your hard work. I like this extension very much. There were doubts because of the small number of users in google store. But now I'm sure everything is fine. Already installed your extension in Chrome and enjoy using it.

 

[kamiloxf]

When will the extension be available in the firefox store?

 

[Kongo]

When will the extension be available in the firefox store?

It's already being checked by the Mozilla team. Hope it will be out within the next few days