September 12, 2024 at 12:04PM
Google has empowered Chrome’s Safety Check to take security decisions on the user’s behalf. This feature now automatically runs in the background, revoking unneeded permissions, canceling deceptive notifications, and notifying users about security issues. It also provides more control over website permissions and extensions, aiming to improve user safety and privacy.
Based on the meeting notes, here are the key takeaways:
– Google has enhanced Chrome’s Safety Check to make security decisions on the user’s behalf, including revoking unneeded permissions, unsubscribing from abusive notifications, and taking proactive steps to keep users safe.
– The revamped Safety Check feature will now run automatically in the background on Chrome and will inform users of the actions it takes, including revoking permissions from sites, flagging potentially unwanted notifications, and more.
– Safety Check will automatically cancel potentially unwanted notifications deemed deceptive by Google’s Safe Browsing service and remind Chrome users to take action if flagged issues remain unaddressed.
– On desktop versions of Chrome, Safety Check will notify users about installed Chrome extensions presenting a security risk and provide controls for removal.
– Chrome users on Pixel devices, and soon other Android hardware, will be able to opt out of unwanted website notifications via an “Unsubscribe” button on the notification drawer.
– Google introduced support for one-time permissions in Chrome 116, providing users with more control over the data shared with websites to reduce the likelihood of abuse and improve privacy.
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