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SecurityOctober 22, 2026, 01:52

Chrome blocks HTTP by default and adds Gemini-powered scam detection

Google enabled HTTPS-First by default in Chrome on desktop and mobile and split warnings into "suspicious" and "dangerous" tiers. A server-side Gemini model scans page text and logos for fake antivirus and tech support scams, while new clipboard protections block ClickFix attacks.

Chrome blocks HTTP by default and adds Gemini-powered scam detection
#Google#Chrome#Gemini
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