Improved Chrome Safe Browsing Filter Is Coming

By | August 21, 2014


Improved Chrome Safe Browsing Filter Is ComingAims to block even more malware.

Back in 2013, Google has announced a Safe Browsing filter, which improves user experience by automatically blocking malicious downloads. Now, the search giant has announced additional steps to combat deceptive software.

Starting next week, Google Chrome will also protect users from programs that are disguised as a helpful download, for example: the ones that change your home page or adjust other web browser settings.

According to Google, they are currently displaying over 1 million warnings per week, and with additional measures and growing market share, we should be seeing 2 million milestone later this year.


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Vygantas is a former web designer whose projects are used by companies such as AMD, NVIDIA and departed Westood Studios. Being passionate about software, Vygantas began his journalism career back in 2007 when he founded FavBrowser.com. Having said that, he is also an adrenaline junkie who enjoys good books, fitness activities and Forex trading.

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