Google Chrome blocks unsafe downloads in April
Google believes that some websites mislead users into believing that the download is safe, and hopes to address this issue with the upcoming release of the Google Chrome web browser, so, it has announced that its browser will start in April by preventing unsafe downloads through secure pages, which makes The browser fulfills a promise last year to better protect users from insecure content
The search giant had previously applied the fixed update Chrome 80 to Android and the desktop, and introduced a number of new features, including the auto content mixed auto-upgrade feature, and this new feature is part of Google's plan to secure the web using HTTPS.
Google claims that files that are downloaded unsafe pose a risk to the user's privacy and security, can be easily included with malicious software, and may be at risk of being read by hackers.
The 82nd version of the browser should be the first to warn users before allowing them to download some types of unsafe files, while in future versions they will be completely blocked.
The April version warns users when they try to download only insecure executable files, like exe executables, because such files pose a serious risk to the system in terms of malware susceptibility.
Chrome browser alerts users in future releases of less dangerous types of unsafe downloads on an ongoing basis, such as archive files, text, and images, and by the end of the year the browser removes warnings and completely blocks unsafe downloads from websites that use HTTPS.
The mobile versions of the browser receive the same updates, but after they reach the desktop versions, and according to the company, mobile applications have better protection against malicious downloads, and this delay gives developers more time to focus on helping desktop users avoid malware.
Although these updates may be frustrating, Chrome users will get a safer browsing experience, and less tech-savvy users may benefit more than others, as they often can't detect malicious downloads.
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