Security & Verification

McGraw Plus is 100% open source. Verify it yourself using VirusTotal or by reviewing the code on GitHub.

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Verify with VirusTotal

VirusTotal is a trusted security service (owned by Google) that analyzes files using 70+ antivirus engines. You can independently verify our extension's safety.

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How to Verify the Extension

Follow these steps to independently verify the extension is safe:

  1. Download the .zip file from GitHub Releases
  2. Go to virustotal.com
  3. Click "Choose file" and upload the downloaded .zip
  4. View the scan results from 70+ antivirus engines
  5. A clean result shows 0/72 (zero threats detected)

Security FAQ

What does "0/72" mean?

VirusTotal scans files using 72 different antivirus engines. "0/72" means zero engines detected any threats — the file is clean.

Why should I trust this?

Don't trust us — verify it yourself! The code is open source on GitHub, and you can scan the file on VirusTotal before installing.

Is the code auditable?

Yes. The entire codebase is public on GitHub. Anyone can review every line of code.

Is my data safe?

Yes. The extension runs 100% locally in your browser. No data is ever sent anywhere — we don't have any servers.

Our Security Practices

100% Client-Side

All processing happens locally in your browser. No data is sent to external servers.

No Data Collection

We don't collect, store, or transmit any personal data. Zero telemetry, zero tracking.

Open Source

Our entire codebase is public on GitHub. Anyone can audit, review, or contribute.

Regular Updates

We maintain and update the extension regularly with security patches and improvements.

Extension Permissions

McGraw Plus only requests the minimum permissions needed to function:

Site Access: McGraw-Hill Connect Only

The extension only activates on McGraw-Hill Connect pages (*.mheducation.com). It cannot access any other websites.

Local Storage

Used to save your preferences and auto-saved answers locally on your device only.

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