FakeUpdate extension

Security at a glance

Elevated riskSafety score 55/1008 findings

Automated estimate from our latest scan (malware, permissions, obfuscation) — not a security audit. Higher safety score is better.

See the full security report

Firefox listing ID: fakeupdate

Permissions (2)

  • Observe web requests

Frequently asked questions

Is FakeUpdate safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of FakeUpdate at 55/100 (elevated risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does FakeUpdate require?

FakeUpdate requests 2 permissions. The most significant: Observe web requests. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops FakeUpdate?

FakeUpdate is published by lonehell2. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.