Google Enhances Chrome Security with Real-Time URL Scanner and Password Security Surprise
Google Chrome's "Safe Browsing" feature is getting real-time updates for all users, using privacy-preserving URL protection to prevent it from accessing users' entire browsing history. The feature involves real-time checking against a remote server, with a third-party relay server operated by Fastly to preserve user privacy. While this may cause some latency, Google is working on introducing an asynchronous mechanism to improve the user experience. The new feature is available in the latest Chrome release for desktop, Android, and iOS, and can be turned off in the "Privacy and security" section of the Chrome settings.