![]() When a user downloads a file, Safe Browsing will perform a quick check using metadata, such as hashes of the file, to evaluate whether it appears potentially suspicious. We expect these cloud-hosted scans to significantly improve our ability to detect when these files are malicious. Now, in addition to this warning, Chrome is giving Advanced Protection users the ability to send risky files to be scanned by Google Safe Browsing’s full suite of malware detection technology before opening the file. ![]() In August 2019, Chrome began warning Advanced Protection users when a downloaded file may be malicious. As a result, we’ve seen that attackers target these users through other means, such as leading them to download malware. As a first step, today Chrome is expanding its download scanning options for users of Advanced Protection.Īdvanced Protection users are already well-protected from phishing. ![]() ![]() Chrome is always exploring new options to help all of our users better protect themselves against common online threats like malware. Google’s Advanced Protection Program helps secure people at higher risk of targeted online attacks, like journalists, political organizations, and activists, with a set of constantly evolving safeguards that reflect today’s threat landscape. ![]()
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