Google recently announced significant security features for its popular browser Chrome. These new features aim to improve users’ control over permissions and increase security while surfing the Internet. The revised security check will automatically revoke permissions from insecure websites and will allow users to grant one-time permissions to certain websites.

Important findings

  • The revised security check revokes permissions from unsafe websites.
  • Users can grant one-time permissions to websites.
  • New “Unsubscribe” button for Android devices to quickly disable notifications.

Improved security check

The new security check in Chrome gives users more control over the permissions of websites. It shall provide information on:

  • Potentially unwanted website notifications.
  • Security or privacy issues that require attention.

In addition, permissions are revoked from websites that Google’s Safe Browsing service considers fraudulent. This greatly increases the security of users, as they are protected from potential threats.

One-time permissions

One of the most notable new features is the ability to grant one-time permissions to certain websites. This means:

  • Users can only grant permissions such as access to the camera or microphone for a certain period of time.
  • After leaving the site, these permissions are automatically revoked.
  • When visiting the website again, the permissions must be granted again.

This feature provides an additional layer of security because it prevents websites from having permanent access to sensitive data.

New Features for Android Users

Android users, especially those on Pixel devices, have a new “Unsubscribe” button in the notification area. It allows users to disable notifications from specific websites quickly, further improving usability and control over their own data.

Conclusion

The new security features of Google Chrome are a significant step towards greater security and control for users. With the revised security check and the possibility to grant one-time permissions, surfing the Internet will be safer and easier to use. These changes are particularly important at a time when data protection and security on the Internet are increasingly coming into focus.

Sources

  • Google announces new security features for Chrome | ZDNet.de, ZDNet.de.