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Chrome's New Warning: Spot Shifty URLs Instantly
20 Oct
Summary
- Chrome now warns users about suspicious websites.
- Warnings visually differ for 'suspicious' vs. 'dangerous' sites.
- New feature enhances user protection against online threats.
Chrome is rolling out a new browser warning system designed to help users distinguish between potentially harmful and dangerous websites. This feature introduces two levels of alerts, similar to those already in place for file downloads.
A 'suspicious' site warning, indicating a lower confidence of risk, will appear as a dimmed overlay with an option to mark the site as safe. Conversely, 'dangerous' sites will trigger a full-screen red warning, signifying a high risk of user harm.
Google has also improved its Gemini-powered scam detection for users with Enhanced Protection. It remains unclear if these new website warnings are available to all Chrome users or exclusively those with Enhanced Protection enabled.
