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FMHY SafeGuard is a browser extension that keeps you safe by checking websites against the latest filterlists from FMHY Filterlist. The extension categorizes websites as starred, safe, unsafe, or potentially dangerous, giving you peace of mind while browsing.

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Access your data for sites in the google.com domain
Access your data for sites in the google.co.uk domain
Access your data for sites in the google.de domain
Access your data for sites in the google.fr domain
Access your data for sites in the google.it domain
Access your data for sites in the google.es domain
Access your data for sites in the google.nl domain
Access your data for sites in the google.ca domain
Access your data for sites in the google.com.au domain
Access your data for sites in the google.com.br domain
Access your data for sites in the google.co.jp domain
Access your data for sites in the google.co.kr domain
Access your data for sites in the google.co.in domain
Access your data for sites in the google.ru domain
Access your data for sites in the google.cn domain
Access your data for sites in the bing.com domain
Access your data for sites in the duckduckgo.com domain
Access your data for sites in the librey.org domain
Access your data for sites in the 4get.ca domain
Access your data for sites in the mojeek.com domain
Access your data for sites in the qwant.com domain
Access your data for sites in the swisscows.com domain
Access your data for sites in the yacy.net domain
Access your data for sites in the startpage.com domain
Access your data for sites in the search.brave.com domain
Access your data for sites in the ekoru.org domain
Access your data for sites in the gibiru.com domain
Access your data for sites in the searx.org domain
Access your data for sites in the metager.org domain
Access your data for sites in the ecosia.org domain
Access your data for sites in the yandex.com domain
Access your data for sites in the yandex.ru domain
Access your data for sites in the yandex.ua domain
Access your data for sites in the yandex.kz domain
Access your data for sites in the yandex.by domain
Access your data for sites in the yandex.tr domain
Access your data for sites in the yahoo.com domain
Access your data for sites in the yahoo.co.jp domain
Access your data for sites in the yahoo.co.uk domain
Access your data for sites in the yahoo.de domain
Access your data for sites in the yahoo.fr domain
Access your data for sites in the yahoo.it domain
Access your data for sites in the yahoo.es domain
Access your data for sites in the yahoo.ca domain
Access your data for sites in the yahoo.com.au domain
Access your data for sites in the yahoo.com.br domain
Access your data for sites in the yahoo.co.kr domain
Access your data for sites in the yahoo.co.in domain
Access your data for sites in the baidu.com domain
Access your data for sites in the naver.com domain
Access your data for sites in the seznam.cz domain

Release notes for 1.2.0

v1.2.0 (03/19/2025)

Reduced Permissions
Removed broad host permissions, limiting the extension's access to only what's necessary.
Limited Content Script Execution
Content scripts now only run on search engine pages, not on all websites.
Domain-Specific Permissions
Explicitly defined which search engines the extension can operate on.
Repository-Specific Evaluation
GitHub, GitLab, and SourceForge URLs are now evaluated based on specific repositories rather than marking entire domains.
Enhanced Popup Display
Repository URLs now show the full path (e.g., github.com/username/repo) instead of just the domain.
More Accurate Status Display
The popup now properly shows the matched URL that determined the site's status.
Better Domain Status Handling
Improved logic for determining site status to enhance consistency and accuracy.
Search Engine Focus
The extension now only highlights links on search engine pages, excluding FMHY sites and other websites.
Fixed Domain Status Detection
Resolved issues with potentially unsafe site detection in the popup display.
Fixed GitHub Repository Handling
The extension now correctly identifies and displays the specific repository status instead of the generic domain status.
Fixed Popup Inconsistency
The popup now correctly reflects the same status as the toolbar icon.
Fixed Status Message Mismatch
Status messages now correctly correspond to the site being viewed.
Content Script Injection
Now limited to 50+ specific search engines and their country-specific domains.
New Permissions Limited To
storage – For saving user preferences and filter lists.
tabs – For accessing the current tab URL to check safety status.
alarms – For scheduling filter list updates.
Privacy Enhancements
Removed the ability to read and change data on all websites.
Improved URL Handling
Enhanced logic for repository hosting sites to ensure accurate status determination.

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