Clickclean
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Blocks typed URLs, Cache, Cookies, your Download and Browsing History instantly with just 1-click on Click&Clean button, making it a convenient option for anyone looking to quickly clear their browsing data. Most benefit from this extension are frequent users of the internet who want to maintain their online privacy by regularly deleting their browsing history.
Overview
Click&Clean is an innovative and totally free solution for your PC, Mac or Chromebook, that will help you to:
- Scan your PC for Malware
- Delete your browsing history
- Remove download history
- Erase temporary files
- Clear cookies
- Empty cache
- Delete client-side Web SQL Databases
- Remove Flash Cookies (LSOs)
- Protect your privacy by cleaning up all traces of your internet activity
- Clean up your hard drives and free up more disk space.
This powerful solution enables you to do all that mentioned above instantly,
with one click on the TP roll icon in the Chrome toolbar.
CLICK&CLEAN MAIN:
https://www.hotcleaner.com/clickclean_chrome.html
LATEST SECURITY AND PRIVACY NEWS, UPDATES & RELEASES:
https://www.hotcleaner.com/privacy-and-security-news.html
PRIVACY POLICY:
https://www.hotcleaner.com/clickclean-privacy-policy.html
CHROME GALLERY:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ghgabhipcejejjmhhchfonmamedcbeod
FEEDBACK:
https://www.hotcleaner.com/security-and-privacy-software-feedback.html
FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/clickclean
TWITTER:
https://twitter.com/clickclean
REQUIRED PERMISSIONS:
"tabs":
- to open and manage the following extension services: "History Viewer", "Cache Viewer", "Cookie Wiper", "Privacy Test", "Forget this Page", "Feedback", required for the following features: "Securily Close Browser", "Close All Tabs before Cleaning", "Reload Active Tabs after Cleaning", "Prevent Access to the Default History".
"browsingData":
- to remove browsing history, cache, cookies, local storage, etc.
"history":
- to display and remove browsing history.
"cookies":
- to display and remove cookies.
"contextMenus"
- to add "Forget this Page" feature to Google Chrome's context menu.
"chrome://favicon/"
- required for "History Viewer" to show favicons.
"http://*/*", "https://*/*":
- for "browsingData", "history" and "cookies" APIs, otherwise extension can't display and remove browsing data from all websites. Required for the following services: "Forget this Page", "History Viewer", "Cache Viewer", "Cookie Wiper", "Feedback" and related functionality.
CHANGES:
Along with the updated and improved functionality you would expect from every new version, we have also included an assortment of new tools and services.
Click&Clean has always been more than a simple cleaner!
v.7.9 Release Notes:
☢ Added New Anti-Malware Database (by BitDefender Labs)
✔ Compatibility with the latest:
☯ Comodo Dragon 18.1.2
☯ Chrome Stable v18.0.1025, Beta v19.0.1084, Dev v20.0.1105, Canary v20.0.1111
+ Minor improvements and optimizations
v.7.8.3.0 Release Notes:
- Added Close All Tabs by Domain
- Added New Anti-Malware Database (by BitDefender Labs)
- Compatibility with the latest Chrome Stable v.17.0.963.46, Chrome Dev v.18.0.1025.7, Chrome Canary v.19.0.1036.0
v.7.7.0.0 Release Notes:
- Redesigned Options Page, Menu
- Added Cookie and Site Data Whitelist (Beta)
- Minor improvements. A lot of the changes are behind the scenes: code optimizations..
v.7.6.0.0 Release Notes:
- Added the new Import/Export options feature, New!
- Improved support for multiple Chrome Profiles
- Improved browsing data hot-cleaning (session)
- Added New Anti-Malware Database (by BitDefender Labs)
- Updated version checker, New!
- Compatibility with the latest Chrome Dev. v13.0.772.0 / Canary v13.0.781.0
- CHECK FOR UPDATES AT: http://goo.gl/1gQq5
v.7.5.1.0 Added:
- New Anti-Malware database
- Georgian - ქართული translation by Beqa Arabuli
- Bulgarian - Български translation by Stoiko Stoev
- Automatic deletion of ChromotingConfig file
- GCL code optimizations
v.7.2.0.0 Added:
- The New Click&Clean Logo/Icon!
- Ability to switch between languages without requiring browser restart
- New Anti-Malware database
- Ability to use Goo.gl, Byt.ly, J.mp, Is.gd to shorten URLs
- Swedish - Svenska translation by Göran Malmberg
- Ukrainian - Українська translation by Dimko Rodyk
- Chinese Traditional Han - 中文 (繁體中文) translation by 漢語文化協會推廣部
- Portuguese - Português translation by Fabiano
- Minor improvements and fixes
v.7.1.0.0 Added:
- Automatic and instant notifications of updates
- Minor improvements and fixes
- Improved Japanese translation
- Compatibility with latest Chrome dev. v.11.0.672.2
v.7.0.0.0 Added:
- Redesigned Main Menu
- Working with multiple profiles simultaneously!
- New Anti-Malware database
- Delete Web indexed databases
- Delete sandboxed filesystem (Web)
- Delete application cache
- Delete Web application data
- Reset search engines
- Delete extensions indexed databases
- Delete sandboxed filesystem (Apps)
- Compatibility with latest Canary build. v.11.0.655.0
- Japanese translation by Tomato
v.6.5.1.0 Added:
- Improved cleaning process speed
- On/Off button to quick disable/enable functionality.
- Options Dialog (when Chrome closes) fully translated into all supported languages
- New Anti-Malware Database
- Compatibility with latest Chrome dev. v.10.0.612.1
v.6.3.0.0 Added:
- New Anti-Malware Database
- Improved Video History
- Redesigned Options & Main Menu
- Better support for Search Engines, GMail
- Clear saved form data/passwords split into two separate options
- Compatibility with latest Chrome dev. v.9.0.570.0
v.6.2.0.0 Added:
- Compatibility with latest Chrome Canary build 8.0.552.0
- New Anti-Malware Database
- Changes into the Clear Private Data during Browser session
- Clear browsing/download history split into two separate options
v.6.1.0.0 Added:
- New Anti-Malware Database
- Compatibility with latest Chrome dev. v.7.0.536
- Traduction Française par Cyril Courbe
v.6.0.0.0 Added:
- BitDefender Malware Scanner! (by BitDefender Labs)
- Quick Help - Clear Browsing Data Cheat Sheet
- URL shortening using bit.ly
- Tab to Firefox, Safari, Opera, IE, Flock
- Redesiged Tab Menu
- Compatibility with latest Chrome dev. v.7.0.517.8
- Spanish translation by Juan Esteban Jimenez Valencia
v.5.4.1.0 - Small but nonetheless important fixes and changes were made.
v.5.4.0.0 Added:
- Ability to send/receive files to/from your phone or any bluetooth enabled device
- Tab > Share option to make sharing and bookmarking simple
- Many useful features like Tab > Whiten, Youtube > Expand...
- Easy access to Disk Cleanup, Disk Defragmenter, Malware Scaner...
- Compatibility with latest Chrome dev. v.6.0.495.0
v.5.3.0.0 Added:
- Delete Extension Cookies
- Reset Zoom Levels and stored domain names
- Reset Chrome Local State (CountryID, install date, DNS cache, launch count etc.)
- System info: OS, CPU, RAM, Video
- Quick access to Security Center and Task Manager
- Quick access to ImageShack service
- SQLite support
- Fixed: favicons deleted if "Clear browsing history" is checked.
v.5.0.0.0 Added:
- Ability to specify different options for Session / when Chrome closes
- Secure File Deletion (7 Pass)
- Compatibility with latest Chrome dev. v.6.0.447.0
- Remove Google Gears data
- Redesigned Tray icon
- Ability to set custom icon
- Polish translation by Monsz
- Hungarian translation by Zamiere
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Privacy Practices
Security Analysis — Clickclean
Permissions
Code Patterns Detected
External Connections
Package Contents 214 files · 663KB
What This Extension Does
Clickclean is a Chrome extension that promises to delete browsing history, cache, cookies, and other data with one click. It's marketed as a solution for users who want to maintain their online privacy. However, its broad permissions and network activity raise concerns about data exposure and potential misuse.
Permissions Explained
- tabsexpected: This permission allows the extension to access and manage your open tabs.
Technical: The 'tabs' API grants access to tab IDs, URLs, titles, and other metadata. This could be used for malicious purposes if an attacker gains control of the extension. - browsingDataexpected: This permission allows the extension to delete browsing history, cache, cookies, and other data.
Technical: The 'browsingData' API grants access to browsing history, cache, cookies, local storage, and other data. This could be used for malicious purposes if an attacker gains control of the extension. - historyexpected: This permission allows the extension to access and delete your browsing history.
Technical: The 'history' API grants access to browsing history metadata, including URLs, titles, and timestamps. This could be used for malicious purposes if an attacker gains control of the extension. - cookiesexpected: This permission allows the extension to access and delete cookies.
Technical: The 'cookies' API grants access to cookie metadata, including values, expiration dates, and domains. This could be used for malicious purposes if an attacker gains control of the extension. - contextMenusexpected: This permission allows the extension to add custom context menu items.
Technical: The 'contextMenus' API grants access to create and manage context menu items. This could be used for malicious purposes if an attacker gains control of the extension. - http://*/*, https://*/*check this: This permission allows the extension to access and delete data from all websites.
Technical: The '*' wildcard grants access to all HTTP and HTTPS requests. This is a broad permission that could be used for malicious purposes if an attacker gains control of the extension. ⚠ 1
Your Data
Clickclean accesses browsing history, cache, cookies, and other data on your device. It also sends data to various domains, including www.hotcleaner.com, www.w3.org, and github.com.
Technical Details
- www.hotcleaner.com
- www.w3.org
- github.com
- http
- https
- cookies
- tokens
- page content
Code Findings
The extension uses obfuscation techniques to make its code harder to read. This could be used to hide malicious behavior.
Technical: The extension uses the charCodeAt function to obfuscate its code. This is a common technique used by malware authors to evade detection.
💡 Legitimate extensions may use obfuscation techniques to protect their intellectual property or prevent reverse engineering.
The extension writes data to the clipboard, which could be used for malicious purposes if an attacker gains control of the extension.
Technical: The extension uses the navigator.clipboard.writeText API to write data to the clipboard. This is a common technique used by malware authors to steal sensitive information.
💡 Legitimate extensions may use this feature to provide users with a convenient way to copy and paste data.
The extension runs on all websites, which could be used for malicious purposes if an attacker gains control of the extension.
Technical: The extension uses the http://*/* and https://*/* permissions to run on all websites. This is a broad permission that could be used for malicious purposes if an attacker gains control of the extension.
💡 Legitimate extensions may use this feature to provide users with a convenient way to access data from multiple websites.
Based on our analysis, we recommend that users exercise caution when installing Clickclean. While it promises to delete browsing history and other data, its broad permissions and network activity raise concerns about data exposure and potential misuse. Users should carefully review the extension's code and permissions before installation.
