Google Chrome will start flagging misleading downloads
According to Google, the goal with this expansion is to protect people "against additional kinds of deceptive software," something like a malware program that may be looking to make abrupt changes to a computer. On the Chrome browser, soon you'll start seeing a warning every time a third-party tries to lure you into downloading a piece of software -- ultimately, though, it's up to you to determine whether or not to install it. Naturally, Google's blog post does emphasize that you should always beware of the sources you trust, but you already knew that, right? Life 101, folks.
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Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/08/14/google-safe-browsing-misleading-downloads/
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TaigaAisakaPosted:
Haven't they been doing this for a while? Whenever I have gone to a site to download, sometimes Google Chrome would bring up a new page stating that the download is potential Malware and if I still wanted to continue with that site. Either way, it's still a good thing and I'm glad they're implementing more towards it!
DusknoirPosted:
Chrome started doing that for me when I tried downloading my own screenshot program just because it was a brand new program it wasn't trusted lol.
1989Posted:
-Chrissy- Don't know why some people think this is bad, i like the idea
Yeah i have to agree with you
TravitorPosted:
ZipsVITvWatsonc **** Google they I hated them when they joined youtube and now I hate them more
now how on earth will you hate them for something you can toggle on off.
This just says it all about people these days.
very true. read the article before judging you know what I mean?
DusknoirPosted:
-Chrissy- Don't know why some people think this is bad, i like the idea
It's not bad but there just late with doing this.
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