The Internet remains more dangerous than ever; perhaps even more so due to new types of attacks that manage to deceive many users every day. Google has now introduced a solution to these dangers, initially in Chrome for computers and iPhone.
Like most web browsers, Chrome has a Secure browsing, capable of detecting suspicious pages or pages likely to steal our data; To do this, the browser checks the page address against a huge list periodically downloaded directly from Google’s servers.
However, this protection technique has its weaknesses. Google found that on average, malicious pages only exist for 10 minutes; current Chrome Safe Browsing is therefore insufficient, as this page may exist during the 30 minute period between updating the list.
Real-time protection with Chrome
The new protection that will be activated automatically in Chrome works in real time; In other words, the information on malicious pages is always up to date and the possibility for attackers to offer fake pages to their victims has been eliminated. To do this, Chrome will consult the list directly on Google’s server, instead of downloading it from time to time.
The objective is to attack an advanced “phishing” technique, which consists of deceiving the user with a personalized link generated only for that victim; The page looks real thanks to the use of logos and designs identical to the real page. In reality, the page was created for obtain user data, such as their credit card or bank accountor to install viruses and malware on your computer.
Google Chrome message that appears when we visit a dangerous page
Google’s list of malicious pages already contains 10 billion addresses, which is constantly updated; and Chrome’s Safe Browsing service has already warned more than 3 million users of potential threats. With the new real-time protection, Google hopes be able to block 25% more attempts Phishing.
These notices are clearly displayed, with a red page and a message warning that the page is dangerous; A button will take us to a secure site, usually the previous page we visited.
First, real-time protection is coming first to Chrome for desktop (Windows, Mac and Linux) and Chrome for iOS. The Android version of Chrome will receive this feature at the end of the month.
