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[br][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][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]The Suspicious Site Reporter extension is available to download right now through the Chrome Web Store. |
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