SpyBye Support

SpyBye uses Chrome's Management API to safely check all your installed extensions against our database of 58 known malicious extensions. It compares both extension IDs and names to identify potential threats. The entire scan happens locally on your device - we don't collect any data about your extensions.

If SpyBye detects a malicious extension, it will:

• Show a red warning message
• List all malicious extensions found
• Provide direct links for removing each extension
• Show information about what data may have been compromised

SpyBye will never automatically remove extensions - it only provides information and links to help you remove them yourself.

Using SpyBye is simple:

1. Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store
2. Click the SpyBye icon in your Chrome toolbar
3. The scan runs automatically and shows results immediately
4. If any malicious extensions are found, click the provided links to remove them

We recommend running a scan after installing any new extensions or if you notice unusual browser behavior. The scan only takes seconds to complete, so it's easy to run it periodically for peace of mind.

The current version of SpyBye is targeted at the specific set of 58 malicious extensions reported in April 2025. We plan to release updates if new large-scale malicious extension campaigns are discovered. Follow our announcements on the Chrome Web Store page for information about updates.

SpyBye requires the "management" permission to access Chrome's Management API, which allows it to see the list of extensions installed in your browser. This is the minimum permission required for the extension to function. SpyBye does not request any other permissions and cannot access your browsing history, passwords, or personal information.

Yes, SpyBye is completely free to use. We created this tool as a public service following the discovery of widespread malicious extensions.