This new feature in Google Chrome will make it harder for your device to get infected with viruses
Hackers can use many methods to try to steal passwords and personal data of all kinds. One option available to them is through files that contain passwords. ZIP or RAR files, for example, can contain malware, and to open them, it is necessary to enter a key. Now, Google Chrome will have a new function that will also alert about suspicious files of this type. Undoubtedly, there is another option to increase security.
The goal is for users, potential victims, in short, to be aware of what they are downloading. If you accidentally enter a website, download a password-protected file that contains or could contain malware, the browser will warn you. This will allow you to analyze whether it could actually be a threat or not, or, on the contrary, that you downloaded it from a trustworthy site.
This new Google system has different levels of threat detection. It uses artificial intelligence on one of these sites, thanks to the Safe Browsing service. What this does is analyze and assess the likelihood that this file is dangerous. If it detects that it might be, that’s when it issues this warning.
But it won’t simply say whether a file is dangerous or not. This warning system will issue a warning indicating whether a file is suspicious or dangerous. In the first case, this happens with less trusted files that may be unknown. In the second case, it happens when they already find out that the risk is high and, therefore, it is very likely to be dangerous.
In addition, this data indicates that suspicious files will be sent to servers for analysis, if users have the enhanced protection function enabled. Once these files are scanned, they are quickly deleted. It is nothing more than another measure to improve protection.
The question is whether users will actually provide Google with the password to these files so that Google can analyze them. The idea sounds good on paper. In practice, it will be different.
In addition to being able to take advantage of functions like these in Google Chrome, we recommend improving your protection and not making mistakes when browsing. Always be very careful about where you click, what files you download, or where you put your data. Common sense is the first security barrier.
We also recommend that you always update your browser, whether it is Chrome or any other browser. There may be many vulnerabilities, so hackers can exploit these flaws and compromise security. Always make sure that you are using the latest versions.
On the other hand, having good device protection will be essential. Make sure you have a good antivirus program, as well as install only official and legitimate programs. You will avoid risks and be able to detect threats as quickly as possible.