MetaClean for Gmail chrome extension

Version: 2.1.1
MetaClean for Gmail
Removes metadata and hidden data in email attachments preventing the leakage of confidential information.
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What is MetaClean for Gmail?

MetaClean for Gmail is a pdf extension for chrome. also, it is adobe extension and email extension. it's a free extension , it has 385 active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 5.00 from 1 rated user, last update is 503 days ago.


What’s new in version 2.1.1?

                MetaClean for Gmail automatically removes, adds, or modifies metadata in email attachments, preventing the leak of confidential information that occurs continuously in this type of communication and avoiding possible economic and reputational damages derived from the malicious use of metadata.
 
Why I should use MetaClean for Gmail?
• Data Breach Prevention: Every document contains metadata. For example, metadata is embedded in the file and is different to the information that is typed on the page – such as Author, track changes or comments. It can tell the reader who created the document, how long was spent editing it, and where the document is saved. Cleaning a document of metadata means that the recipient will only be sent what would be printed. Removing potentially harmful forms of metadata from the attached files is a risk area that should be considered when investigating ways to prevent email-related data leaks.
• Phishing Attack Prevention: MetaClean prevents the exfiltration of information through metadata which is commonly used to generate phishing attacks.
• Ease of use and there is no user registration required: MetaClean for Gmail is Fully integrated with Gmail, just install and enjoy it!

How to use MetaClean for Gmail?
• This extension automatically processes the document's metadata when it is attached, you don't need to take any additional action, ensuring that the attachments you send are free of metadata and personal information.
• It allows you to quickly and intuitively select the types of files to process (see screenshot).
• It shows information of interest to the user, for example, when a PDF file is digitally signed.

➤ Standard Functionalities:
• FREE FOR PERSONAL USE.
• Detection of signed PDF files: To avoid invalidation of the signature, a warning will be displayed indicating whether you want to process the metadata of the signed PDF file (see screenshot).
• Removes metadata from all versions of Microsoft Office, Open/Libre Office, PDF, RTF and Image, Audio and Video files.
• Supports ZIP and 7z files: compressed documents will be processed by MetaClean.
• Delete hidden data such as: Printer routes, history of document changes, etc.
• For free version, the tag "Metadata removed by MetaClean (www.adarsus.com)" will be added to the keyword metadata in processed documents.
 
➤ Enterprise Functionalities:
• Creation of metadata templates to remove, add or modify standard and customized metadata tags.
• The text: "Metadata removed by MetaClean (www.adarsus.com)" will be removed from the metadata tag: keyword.

For business use contact us at: [email protected]

How to view PDF document metadata?
Open the concerned PDF document in Adobe Acrobat and go to File > Properties > Description and Custom tabs. It will show you a window that consists of different components of the metadata of the concerned PDF document.

How to view Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint document metadata?
Open the Word/Excel/PowerPoint document and go to "File" menu. Click "Info" and then click "Show all Properties" to view the metadata entries for the document.            

How to install MetaClean for Gmail?

You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.


Preview of MetaClean for Gmail


Technical Features:

  • Latest Version: 2.1.1
  • Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
  • License: Free
  • Latest update: Saturday, December 3rd, 2022
  • Author: Adarsus Technologies S.L.

MetaClean for Gmail Available languages:

English, español.


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