November 9, 2024 at 04:47PM Google is updating Chrome’s Enhanced protection to be powered by AI, improving real-time defenses against harmful sites and downloads. Additionally, features like Group tabs and Close unused tabs are being rebranded and enhanced with AI capabilities. These changes are currently being tested in Chrome Canary, with no release date announced. … Read more
September 18, 2024 at 05:19AM Google is introducing new features in Chrome for enhanced data control and protection. Updates include an improved Safety Check, easier opting out of website notifications, and granting one-time permissions. Safety Check will now automatically run in the background and notify users of security issues and potentially unwanted notifications. Users can … Read more
September 12, 2024 at 01:30PM Google announces new Chrome features aimed at enhancing users’ online security and data control. Upgraded Safety Check provides automatic proactive protection, notifications for security issues, and management of notification permissions. Users can also opt out of unwanted website notifications and have additional data control when visiting websites. These updates offer … Read more
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 … Read more
August 1, 2024 at 05:54AM Google has introduced app-bound encryption to Chrome on Windows to enhance browser security. This new feature prevents malicious applications from accessing encrypted data, increasing the difficulty for attackers. The change applies only to cookies currently but may expand to include passwords and payment data in the future. This is part … Read more
July 25, 2024 at 11:26AM Google Chrome now features a two-tier warning system for downloaded files using AI-powered malware verdicts. The new warnings provide more information about the potential danger, improving user discretion and protection. Enhanced Protection mode prompts users to enter passwords for deeper scanning, providing extra security and data privacy. These updates aim … Read more
July 25, 2024 at 05:16AM Google has enhanced protections in Chrome against malicious downloads. Users now receive more detailed warnings leveraging AI-powered malware verdicts. Enhanced Protection mode enables automatic deep scanning, catching new malware, while Standard Protection mode checks metadata of files against Safe Browsing. Additionally, the company is tackling malware in encrypted archives with … Read more
July 25, 2024 at 01:57AM Google is enhancing security in Chrome by adding new warnings for potentially dangerous file downloads. The new warnings convey more detailed information and offer a two-tier warning system based on Google Safe Browsing verdicts. Enhanced Protection mode allows for automatic deep scans without user prompts, while maintaining user privacy by … Read more
July 24, 2024 at 12:12PM Google Chrome has introduced a two-tier warning system to enhance user protection when downloading potentially risky password-protected files. It employs AI-powered malware verdicts from its Safe Browsing service to quickly assess the risk level of downloaded files. In addition, Enhanced Protection mode prompts users to enter passwords for deeper scan … Read more
March 15, 2024 at 04:45AM Google has introduced an enhanced version of Safe Browsing, offering real-time, privacy-preserving URL protection to prevent users from visiting potentially harmful sites. By shifting to server-side checks, Google aims to improve the detection of phishing attempts and protect user privacy. The new approach involves obfuscating URLs and using encrypted hash … Read more