⚠️ This surprising fact underlines just how rapidly cyber threats are evolving and how vital it is for us to stay ahead of the game.
➡️ Phishing sites are fake sites that try to trick you into entering your login details or making you download malware (malicious software).
➡️ The idea is that cyber criminals drive huge amounts of traffic to them… scam people… then take down the site before it can be detected.
➡️ Wouldn't it be great if we could spot these threats before they vanish into thin air and pop-up elsewhere? Well, Google Chrome has a trick up its sleeve to help us do just that.
➡️ Imagine this: You’re running your business, constantly on the move, making split-second decisions. You absent-mindedly visit a website which looks a little… odd, but you don’t panic. You’re using Google Chrome and it scans websites you visit against its list of malicious URLs.
🧐 But uh oh. Google’s list of bad websites is only updated every 30 to 60 minutes. That 60% of phishing domains that are active for just 10 minutes may slip through the net.
➡️ Enter Google Chrome’s new security tool, Enhanced Safe Browsing.
➡️ As part of a recent update, Chrome has switched it on for everyone. It will now check URLs against a list of domains in real time. Think of it as a cyber bodyguard who can spot and neutralise threats at lightning speed.
➡️ Google has confirmed that Enhanced Safe Browsing will continue to offer features like deep scans for files and protection from malicious extensions.
❓❓So, does this mean Google will know every URL you visit?
➡️ Well, yes, but whilst this new feature does share all visited URLs with Google, the information won’t be used to power other features, including advertising. It’s a trade-off between security and privacy. Given the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, isn't it worth having an extra layer of protection?
➡️ We say embrace these new tools and stay one step ahead of the cyber criminals. After all, the safety of all our businesses depends on it.
👉 If you need additional support protecting your business from phishing scams – or anything else – get in touch.👇
☎️ Call Breathe at 01223 209 920 or 📩 email lucy@breathetechnology.com
Visit us at www.breathetechnology.com
