But uh oh. Google’s list of bad websites is only updated every 30 to 60 minutes. That 60% of phishing domains that are active for just 10 minutes may slip through the net.
Enter Google Chrome's new security tool, Enhanced Safe Browsing.
As part of a recent update, Chrome has switched it on for everyone. It will now check URLs against a list of domains in real time. Think of it as a cyber bodyguard who can spot and neutralise threats at lightning speed.
Google has confirmed that Enhanced Safe Browsing will continue to offer features like deep scans for files and protection from malicious extensions.
So, does this mean Google will know every URL you visit?
Well, yes. But whilst this new feature does share all visited URLs with Google, the information won’t be used to power other features, including advertising. It's a trade-off between security and privacy. Given the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, isn't it worth having an extra layer of protection?
We say embrace these new tools and stay one step ahead of the cyber criminals. After all, the safety of all our businesses depends on it.
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