Google is enabling real-time phishing protection for all Chrome users, a move that is expected to significantly improve the browser’s ability to defend against these increasingly sophisticated attacks.
New Feature Aims to Protect Users from Evolving Phishing Attacks
Phishing attacks are a type of social engineering attack in which attackers attempt to trick users into revealing sensitive information such as login credentials or credit card numbers. Phishing attacks are often carried out through emails or websites designed to mimic legitimate websites.
Traditionally, Chrome has relied on a local list of known phishing websites to protect users from these attacks. However, this list can only be updated every 30 to 60 minutes, leaving users vulnerable to new phishing websites created after the list is updated.
Real-time phishing protection addresses this vulnerability by checking each URL that a user visits against Google’s cloud-based database of known phishing websites. This database is updated continuously, protecting users from even the newest phishing websites.
Google says that real-time phishing protection offers a 25% increase in protection from phishing and malware. The feature is currently available in Chrome’s Enhanced Protection setting, but Google will be making it the default setting for all Chrome users in the coming weeks.
The rollout of real-time phishing protection is a significant step forward in Chrome’s security capabilities. However, it is important to note that no security measure is foolproof. Users should still be vigilant about phishing attacks and never click on links or provide sensitive information in emails or websites they are unfamiliar with.
Here are some tips for staying safe from phishing attacks:
- Be suspicious of emails or websites that ask for personal information, such as login credentials or credit card numbers.
- Never click on links in emails from unknown senders.
- Hover over links before clicking on them to see the actual URL that they point to.
- Use a strong password manager to create and store unique passwords for all online accounts.
- Enable two-factor authentication whenever possible.
By following these tips, protect yourself from phishing attacks and keep your personal information safe.
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