Google adds Gemini-based scam warnings and ClickFix defenses to Chrome
Overview
Google says Chrome will now warn users about websites that resemble known phishing, malware and scam sites, and will use Gemini to score how likely a site is to be a scam.
The browser also adds protection against fake antivirus and phony browser update scams. For ClickFix attacks, Chrome clears personal data from the clipboard before warning about dangerous commands.
The new defenses require Enhanced Protection mode in Chrome and a Google account, according to the report, which cites Google's announcement.
Written by AI from the articles below · updated Oct 21, 1:25 PM ET
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- ZDNet · AINewsChrome adds warnings for suspicious sites and ClickFix attacks
AIGoogle says Chrome will now warn users about suspicious websites that resemble known phishing, malware, and scam sites, and use Gemini to score scam likelihood. The browser also adds protection against fake antivirus and phony browser update scams, and detects ClickFix attacks by wiping personal data from the clipboard before warning about dangerous commands. The new defenses require Enhanced Protection mode in Chrome and in a Google account.
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