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Chrome warns you about suspicious websites now – how to turn on Google’s new scam protection
Google’s browser will flash two types of warnings based on whether the site is deemed dangerous or just suspicious.
Scammers are alive and well on the web, and avoiding their tricks seems like a never-ending battle. Now, Google has beefed up the security in Chrome to further protect you from becoming a victim of online scams.
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In a blog post published Tuesday, Google outlined three new measures designed to help Chrome users browse the web more safely and securely. The new measures apply to Chrome both on computers and mobile devices.
First up is protection against suspicious websites. Chrome has long warned you about dangerous sites that are known to be malicious. Now, the browser will also notify you if a site is deemed suspicious. The warning that appears on the screen may specifically tell you that the site doesn’t seem right, as it’s similar to other sites associated with phishing, malware, and scams. You can click a Learn More link to delve further.
If you’re concerned about the site and want to follow Google’s advice, just close it or click the Return to safety button to go back to the previous page. If you’re certain the site is safe, you can mark it as safe and use it normally.
Google rates a website as suspicious by comparing it with other deceptive or misleading sites. Gemini also plays a role here, as the AI analyzes the site’s content, the brand it represents, the site’s intent, the domain’s reputation, and other factors to derive a scam likelihood score.
With this update, Chrome can now distinguish between suspicious sites and dangerous sites by flashing different warnings. The alert for a dangerous site paints the screen red and strongly recommends that you leave the page. The alert for a suspicious site is more subtle, giving you the option to still visit and use the site if you’re certain it’s legit.
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“Suspicious site warnings notify users when a page exhibits deceptive patterns commonly associated with known malicious sites,” Google said in its blog post. “These new warnings are distinguished by format, iconography, color, and text, to make it easy for users to quickly and confidently make the best choice for themselves based on the context. By tailoring the warning UI in this way, we are able to safely expand our coverage to display a higher volume of protective warnings.”