Google Chrome update brings one of the most important changes ever to your browser

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[br] [br][br]Google Chrome is the American tech giant's internet client that prides itself on privacy and security.[br][br]Since its release over a decade ago, Google has added a litany of features to the browser to make it more secure for its expanding user base.[br][br][br]The latest of which is designed to protect fans from visiting "deceptive websites".[br][br]Such pages have seen an expansion of growth in recent years; one tactic employed by them is to use a URL that is very similar to an established site.[br][br]As pointed out by the American tech giant, this could be as simple as being called "go0gle.com" instead of "google.com".[br][br]These sites can be used for malicious purposes, such as spreading malware onto a user's computer.[br][br]Google has developed a new warning that will attempt to alert users to when they are potentially visiting a page that is not intended.[br][br]The function works by comparing the URL of the page being visited with previous URLs a particular user has been to before.[br][br]Explaining the new warning, Google said: "One way that deceptive sites might try to trick you is by using a confusing URL.[br][br]"For example, it’s easy to confuse 'go0gle.com' with 'google.com'.[br][br][br]"In Chrome 75, we’re launching a new warning to direct users away from sites that have confusing URLs.[br][br]"This new warning works by comparing the URL of the page you’re currently on to URLs of pages you’ve recently visited.[br][br]"If the URL looks similar, and might cause you to be confused or deceived, we’ll show a warning that helps you get back to safety."[br][br]The American tech powerhouse declared the alert is rolling out to those running Chrome 75.[br][br]Google has also announced a new extension for Chrome dubbed "Suspicious Site Reporter" that will allow users to flag certain pages that feature uncommon domain characters or that are believed to be engaging in abnormal practices.[br][br][br] [br][br][br]The new warning for Chrome is designed to protect fans from visiting 'deceptive websites' (Image: Google)[br]Google Chrome update[br][br]Discussing the Suspicious Site Reporter extension, the Mountain View company said: "With the Suspicious Site Reporter extension, you can help Safe Browsing protect web users by reporting suspicious sites.[br][br]"You can install the extension to start seeing an icon when you’re on a potentially suspicious site, and more information about why the site might be suspicious.[br][br]"By clicking the icon, you’re now able to report unsafe sites to Safe Browsing for further evaluation.[br][br]"If the site is added to Safe Browsing’s lists, you’ll not only protect Chrome users, but users of other browsers and across the entire web."[br][br] [br][br]The Suspicious Site Reporter extension is available to download right now through the Chrome Web Store.

SonofBukoye

very good one

Leriche01

Thanks