AbuseIPDBCheck

AbuseIPDB Check Extension

AbuseIPDB Check is a lightweight browser extension that enables users to quickly look up IP addresses on AbuseIPDB to see if they have been reported for malicious activity. Designed for network administrators and cybersecurity professionals, this extension simplifies the process of verifying the trustworthiness of IP addresses.

🛠 Features

Right-Click Integration: Select any IP address on a webpage, right-click, and choose “Check on AbuseIPDB” to perform a lookup.
Instant Abuse History: Quickly see if an IP has been flagged for malicious behavior, including reports and abuse history.
Browser-Based Workflow: Operates entirely within your browser without submitting IP addresses or tracking user activity.

🚀 How to Use

Install the Extension: Add the AbuseIPDB Check extension to your browser.
Perform a Lookup:
- Highlight an IP address on any webpage.
- Right-click on the selection.
- Choose “Check on AbuseIPDB” from the context menu.
View Results: The extension will open a new tab with AbuseIPDB’s detailed report for the selected IP address.

📝 Developer Comments

No Results Found: If AbuseIPDB returns “No results found,” this indicates that the selected IP address has no reports in AbuseIPDB’s database or has not been flagged for abuse.
Read-Only Extension: This extension does not submit IP addresses for reporting or track user activity. It simply provides a quick way to access existing information on AbuseIPDB.
Advanced Analysis: For more detailed investigations or to submit abuse reports, users can visit AbuseIPDB’s website directly.

⚙️ Best Practices for Usage

Optimize Browser Performance:
- Disable the extension when not in use to reduce system memory usage and improve browser performance.
- Enable the extension only when performing lookups or accessing specific information.
Security Tip: Cross-check AbuseIPDB results with other threat intelligence sources before taking action.

🌐 Permissions

This extension requires minimal permissions to function:

Access to Context Menus: To add the “Check on AbuseIPDB” option to the right-click menu.
Access to Open Tabs: To display the results in a new tab.

🔧 Installation Instructions

You can install the extension directly for Firefox here:
👉 AbuseIPDB Check on Firefox Add-ons
Once installed, the extension will automatically add the “Check on AbuseIPDB” option to your right-click context menu.
If you encounter any issues, feel free to check the support section on the Firefox Add-ons page or open an issue on this repository.