Chrome Enhances Security: Control Over Passwords, Extensions, and Tabs

Google has announced that it has expanded the capabilities of its “Safety Verification” tool in the Chrome browser, which was first introduced in 2020. The company has modernized the tool to enhance user convenience and security.

One of the key updates is that the tool will now automatically run in the background and check if any of the passwords saved in the browser have been compromised. If a password leak is detected, the system will provide an appropriate warning to the user.

In addition, Google has introduced a new feature that displays warnings on the desktop versions of Chrome when users attempt to use potentially dangerous extensions that have been removed from the official Chrome Web Store. This will enable users to promptly uninstall any extensions that may pose a security risk.

Google will also issue warnings if users are using outdated versions of the Chrome browser or if the “Phishing protection and malware” feature is disabled, thereby blocking potentially harmful websites. This proactive measure aims to prevent attackers from exploiting known vulnerabilities to infect devices.

Furthermore, the “security verification” tool now has the ability to automatically revoke unnecessary permissions for data access, such as geolocation and microphone usage, for websites that the user has not visited for an extended period of time. This ensures greater privacy and confidentiality of personal information.

Another new feature allows users to save and synchronize open tabs across different devices. This means that users can open their desired set of tabs in the Chrome browser on any of their devices.

Improvements have also been made to the Chrome optimization tools, such as the memory-saving mode. These tools will now provide more detailed statistics on the use of RAM with each open tab, thus helping users identify resource-intensive websites that may overload their systems.

In conclusion, these updates aim to make Chrome even safer and more convenient for its users. Google prioritizes user comfort and data protection, and these enhancements reflect that commitment.

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