In 2019, Google announced that it would improve the security of its browser, Chrome. And by all indications, this novelty is yet to come.
According to Engadget, the next system update will begin to be deployed. The company announced a series of measures. Among the changes is the blocking of downloads not encrypted over HTTPS or from unverified sources.
Google recently took action on the browser that includes "the prohibition of cookies" and the "placement of intrusive ads on videos". Everything to make the user more secure when browsing the network.
UPDATE
In this way, downloads that do not meet Google's own standards will be inaccessible by Chrome.
Currently, it is already possible to avoid downloading links not recognized by this system.
With future updates, Google will standardize the tool that signals the risk of downloading with inappropriate content.
PROS AND CONS
PROS: First of all, the user will have more comfort to use Chrome, without being vulnerable to so many risks to their security and privacy.
CONS: The user will have a more limited browsing experience and will be constantly bothered by pop-up windows.
Finally, during the launch period of “Chrome 82” until the update, Google will take advantage of the time to improve the tool to correct possible flaws that may arise in the application.
