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THIS REPOSITORY IS UNDER MAINTAINANCE

Malware Detection and Prevention Extension

Overview

This repository contains a browser extension designed for the detection and prevention of malware. The extension is developed to enhance security while browsing the internet, proactively identifying and blocking potential threats.

Features

  • Real-time Malware Detection: Utilizes advanced algorithms and threat intelligence to identify malicious content in real-time.

  • Webpage Scanning: Scans web pages for suspicious elements, ensuring a comprehensive approach to malware detection.

  • Immediate Blocking: Swiftly blocks access to websites and content identified as potential threats, preventing users from interacting with malicious elements.

Installation

Google Chrome

  1. Clone this repository to your local machine.

    git clone https://github.com/harshittiwariii/malware-detection-extension.git
  2. Open Google Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/.

  3. Enable "Developer mode" at the top right.

  4. Click "Load unpacked" and select the cloned repository folder.

  5. The extension should now be visible in your extensions bar.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Clone this repository to your local machine.

    git clone https://github.com/harshittiwariii/malware-detection-extension.git
  2. Open Mozilla Firefox and go to about:debugging#/runtime/this-firefox.

  3. Click "Load Temporary Add-on" and select any file in the cloned repository.

  4. The extension should now be added to your browser.

Usage

Once the extension is installed, it works silently in the background. If a threat is detected, the extension will block access and provide a notification to the user.

Contribution

Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions, improvements, or want to report issues, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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