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.
- HTTPS-First is on by default, blocking HTTP connections before the page loads
- Warnings now split into "suspicious" with an option to proceed and "dangerous" full blocks
- Gemini scans page text and brand logos without saving browsing history
- Clipboard protection scrubs ClickFix scripts before terminal commands run
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