Warning for millions of Google Chrome users over ‘red alert’ – never ignore it
GOOGLE has reminded Chrome users to never brush over ‘red alert’ warnings for dodgy sites.
These sites are often called phishing or malware sites and can put your data and device at risk.
But phishing and malware detection is turned on by default on Google Chrome.
If you haven’t turned it off, you might see messages such as “The site ahead contains malware: The site you start to visit might try to install bad software, called malware, on your computer” or “Deceptive site ahead: The site you try to visit might be a phishing site”.
If you see one of these messages, Google recommends that you don't visit the site.
Other messages include: “Suspicious site: The site you want to visit seems suspicious and may not be safe” and “The site ahead contains harmful programs: The site you start to visit might try to trick you into installing programs that cause problems when you’re browsing online”.
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Or even, “This page is trying to load scripts from unauthenticated sources: The site you try to visit isn't secure”.
Google has also urged Chrome users to download things with caution.
“Some sites try to trick you into downloading harmful software by telling you that you have a virus. Be careful not to download any harmful software,” Google said.
A so-called ‘deceptive site’ will try and trick users into handing over password or personal information, often through a fake website.
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While ‘dangerous sites’, as Google calls them, can cause harm to your computer by installing malware or unwanted software onto your device.
Experts earlier this week revealed the most dangerous things you can search online that increase the chance of stumbling across a virus.
Software downloads and torrents are a major target for malware which can wreak havoc on your devices.
Expensive use licenses and off-brand apps create a large demand for illegal torrents, which make it a juicy opportunity for hackers to spread dubious rip offs.
And even with free apps it can still happen.
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