Chrome now asks permission before insecure HTTP connections
Nearly 95% of desktop users see no HTTP warning in a week; intranet and local IPs are exempt.
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Chrome warns on ClickFix clipboard commands and plain HTTP
Server-side Gemini scam checks and ClickFix clipboard warnings are Enhanced Protection features; HTTP prompts are now default for everyone.
Chrome uses server-side Gemini to flag fake antivirus scams
Enhanced Protection adds scam scoring, separate suspicious warnings, and clipboard checks for ClickFix commands.
Chrome's anti-abuse protections block 7 billion unwanted Android notifications daily
Google Chrome now auto-revokes web push notification permissions, blocking over 7 billion unwanted and abusive notifications daily on Android.