Google’s Safe Browsing technology now ensures enhanced protection for over 1 billion Chrome users worldwide.
Launched in 2005, Safe Browsing is a robust system designed to safeguard users from phishing, malware, scams, and other cyber threats.
By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, this cutting-edge technology has become a cornerstone of web security, integrated into Chrome, Android, Search, Google Ads, Gmail, and more, collectively protecting 5 billion devices globally.
Enhanced Protection
In 2020, Google introduced the Enhanced Protection mode for Safe Browsing to address increasingly sophisticated online threats.
Today, this advanced feature has become the preferred security choice for more than 1 billion Chrome users, offering double the protection against phishing and scams compared to the Standard Protection mode.
Enhanced Protection operates by employing sophisticated AI models trained on millions of examples to identify dangerous websites.
It effectively distinguishes real websites from malicious ones, identifying URLs that mimic legitimate domains and using behavioral patterns to detect hidden risks.
For instance, if you encounter a suspicious webpage resembling a trusted delivery service, Enhanced Protection will alert you, safeguarding you from falling victim to scams.
Real-Time Protection Against Malware and Phishing
Enhanced Protection’s capabilities extend far beyond website security. Each month, it conducts over 300,000 deep scans of suspicious files, leveraging advanced detection techniques to uncover previously unknown malware, even those concealed in encrypted files.
This proactive approach ensures users are shielded not only from existing threats but also from emerging ones.
While prioritizing security, Enhanced Protection also upholds user privacy. Data such as URLs, page content, and files are anonymized and used solely for security purposes.
These records are retained only for as long as necessary, ensuring a balance between user safety and privacy.
By enabling Enhanced Protection, users contribute to collective cybersecurity. When malicious pages or downloads are identified, that information is shared to protect all future users.
Turning on Enhanced Protection in Chrome’s privacy and security settings is a simple yet effective way to stay ahead of cybercriminals.
As we mark Safer Internet Day, Google’s achievement is a testament to its commitment to enhancing online safety, ensuring that users across the globe can browse with confidence.
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