https://github.com/geeknik/cognishield

Empowering users to navigate the web with confidence.
https://github.com/geeknik/cognishield

brave brave-browser brave-extension cognitive detection honeypot web-extension

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Empowering users to navigate the web with confidence.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/geeknik/cognishield
• Owner: geeknik
• License: gpl-3.0
• Created: 2024-10-02T00:13:42.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-10-18T20:17:50.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-07-19T07:46:47.967Z (11 months ago)
• Topics: brave, brave-browser, brave-extension, cognitive, detection, honeypot, web-extension
• Language: JavaScript
• Homepage: https://x.com/geeknik
• Size: 1.32 MB
• Stars: 2
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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README

          
# CogniShield: Cognitive Honeypot Detector

CogniShield is a powerful browser extension designed to detect and alert users to potential cognitive honeypots while browsing the web. Using advanced heuristics and real-time analysis, CogniShield helps protect users from manipulative and deceptive web practices.

## Features

- Real-time detection of potential cognitive honeypots

- Comprehensive analysis using multiple heuristics:

  - Text content analysis

  - DOM structure evaluation

  - Hidden content detection

  - Layout manipulation identification

  - Dark pattern recognition

  - Security indicator checks

- User-adjustable sensitivity settings

- Detailed breakdown of detection results

- Minimal performance impact

- Privacy-focused: all analysis performed locally

![CleanShot 2024-10-01 at 19 14 36@2x](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/4a703fe9-8e08-47d8-95da-b74326a3dba2)

## Installation

1. Clone this repository or download the source code.

2. Open your Brave browser and navigate to `brave://extensions/`.

3. Enable "Developer mode" in the top right corner.

4. Click "Load unpacked" and select the directory containing the extension files.

## Usage

After installation, CogniShield will automatically scan web pages as you browse. If a potential cognitive honeypot is detected, you'll see a badge on the extension icon. Click the icon to view detailed results and adjust sensitivity settings.

## Development

To contribute to CogniShield or modify it for your needs:

1. Fork this repository.

2. Make your changes.

3. Test thoroughly using the Brave browser.

4. Submit a pull request with a clear description of your changes.

## License

CogniShield is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3). See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.

## Disclaimer

CogniShield is designed to assist users in identifying potentially manipulative web practices. However, it should not be considered infallible. Always use your own judgment when interacting with web content.

## Contact

For bug reports, feature requests, or general inquiries, please open an issue on this GitHub repository.

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CogniShield: Empowering users to navigate the web with confidence.