Chrome's new security suite alerts users to scam websites and blocks 'ClickFix' attacks, but only when Enhanced Protection mode is enabled.
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01Summary
- 01Chrome will show a pop-up warning for suspicious sites or a full red page for dangerous ones, directing users away.
- 02The feature helps combat fake antivirus and browser update scams using a scam likelihood score.
- 03Chrome can clear the clipboard and issue a warning if it detects a 'ClickFix' attempt to trick users into copying malicious code.
- 04Enhanced Protection mode must be manually turned on in privacy and security settings to enable these defences.
- 05The suite shares additional browsing data with Google in exchange for real-time protection.
02Why it matters
This matters because online scams and social-engineering attacks are common; the new warnings could prevent device compromise or data theft, but require you to trade privacy for protection.
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