Google expands password, phishing protections in Chrome

guest · Dec 10, 2019

Google expands password, phishing protections in Chrome and redesigns profiles
December 10, 2019
https://9to5google.com/2019/12/10/chrome-phishing-protections/

Chrome 79 will begin rolling out today with new password and phishing protections. This includes integrating Password Checkup, as well as real-time and predictive phishing protections, to keep users safe from malicious sites and prevent account compromise.

Introduced earlier this year as an extension, Password Checkup is now integrated into Chrome. When you sign in to a website, Google will check if those credentials have leaked online. The browser will alert compromised users and encourage them to change their password.
Behind the scenes, Google never actually sees your username or password due to a strong hash being generated by Chrome.

Google maintains a widely used Safe Browsing blacklist of malicious sites, and Chrome is now leveraging real-time phishing protections. Anytime you visit a website, the browser will check the URL against a local safe list. If not found, Chrome will anonymously query Google to find out if you’re visiting a dangerous site.
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Previously, Chrome’s predictive phishing protection only worked if you’re logged in and had Sync enabled. Now, all users will be warned if they enter Google Account and other credentials stored by the default password manager on suspected phishing sites.
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