Chrome will now show a warning before you visit ‘suspicious’ sites

According to The Verge, the new suspicious site warnings, available when Chrome's Enhanced Protection is on, build on a similar two-stage system introduced for Chrome file downloads in 2024, which provides.

Google is launching a new browser safety feature for Chrome that aims to keep you better informed about how malicious a website might be before you open it.

This technology story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Chrome's Enhanced Protection and Chrome.

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Location

United States · Americas

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The Verge

First reported

20 Oct 2026, 22:30 IST

Key names

Chrome's Enhanced Protection, Chrome

Section

Technology

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• The VergeChrome will now show a warning before you visit ‘suspicious’ sites 20 Oct, 22:30

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