Improved Chrome Safe Browsing Filter Is Coming

Aims to block even more malware.

Back in 2013, Google has announced a Safe Browsing filter, which improves user experience by automatically blocking malicious downloads. Now, the search giant has announced additional steps to combat deceptive software.

Starting next week, Google Chrome will also protect users from programs that are disguised as a helpful download, for example: the ones that change your home page or adjust other web browser settings.

According to Google, they are currently displaying over 1 million warnings per week, and with additional measures and growing market share, we should be seeing 2 million milestone later this year.