How Google Chrome Secure by Default for Everyone

How Google Chrome Secure by Default for Everyone

Google Chrome is Most Popular Web Browser over the Internet As of February 2017, StatCounter estimates that Google Chrome has a 62% worldwide usage share of web browsers as a desktop browser.

It also has a 52% market share across all platforms combined, because it is also the most popular browser for smartphones. Its success has led to Google expanding the “Chrome” brand name on various other products such as Chromecast, Chromebook, Chrome bit, Chromebox and Chromebase.

You shouldn’t need to be a security expert to browse the web, which is why Google built Chrome to be secure by default, and easy to use safely by everyone. Chrome protects users malicious web pages by showing warnings more than 250 million times each month before users reach dangerous sites. Google has also given more than $3.5 million to the security research community in rewards for helping us identify security bugs so we can fix them and strengthen Chrome.

Facts about Google Chrome security

• Google Chrome has been consistently ranked as one of the most secure web browsers by various security organizations. For example, in a 2020 report by NSS Labs, Chrome received a 99.5% security effectiveness rating, the highest among all web browsers tested.
• Chrome automatically updates to the latest security features and patches vulnerabilities regularly. In 2020, Google released 33 security updates for Chrome, addressing a total of 46 vulnerabilities.
• The browser’s sandboxing technique has proven effective in preventing security breaches. In a 2018 study by security research firm X41, Chrome’s sandboxing was found to prevent 85% of security vulnerabilities from being exploited.
• Chrome’s support for secure browsing through HTTPS, SSL, and TLS protocols has led to increased adoption of these protocols. According to Google’s Transparency Report, as of March 2021, over 96% of all traffic on Chrome for Android is now encrypted with HTTPS.
• Chrome’s built-in phishing and malware protection system is highly effective. In a 2019 study by security firm AV-Comparatives, Chrome’s protection system was found to block 99.5% of phishing attempts and 98.8% of malware downloads.
• Chrome’s cookie and pop-up controls have also proven effective in protecting users’ privacy and security. According to Google’s 2020 Privacy Sandbox report, 72% of Chrome users have enabled the browser’s built-in pop-up blocker.
• The browser’s extensions and add-ons are also highly regarded for their security features. According to a 2021 report by security firm Duo Security, the most popular Chrome extension for ad-blocking, uBlock Origin, was found to be highly effective in blocking malicious ads and tracking scripts.
• Google’s dedicated security team is highly active in monitoring and improving Chrome’s security features. In 2020, the company awarded over $6.7 million in bug bounties to researchers who identified security vulnerabilities in Chrome.
• Chrome’s advanced security features, such as Site Isolation, have been effective in mitigating attacks such as Spectre. According to a 2018 study by Google, Site Isolation reduced the risk of Spectre attacks by 97%.
• Chrome’s privacy and security features, such as incognito mode and guest browsing, are widely used. According to a 2020 survey by security firm Avast, 67% of Chrome users in the US and UK reported using incognito mode at least occasionally.

Security by design

Chrome uses Google Safe Browsing for more than a decade to show you warnings before you visit a site that might be dangerous or deceptive. Safe Browsing launched in 2007 to protect people across the web from deceptive phishing sites and has evolved to help protect against threats like dangerous malware across Chrome desktop and mobile. If you see a full-screen red warning, you’ll know that the page ahead might be dangerous. Learn more about Google Chrome security here https://safebrowsing.google.com/

There are lots of different players—like your internet service provider or your Wi-Fi network—that help get you connected online. Chrome will let you know if you’re securely connected directly to a site by showing a green lock in the address bar:

This means that you can be confident that you’re sending any information directly to that site, and it can’t be snooped on or tampered with by anyone else—even a curious person who also happens to be on the free coffee shop Wi-Fi!

Making security easy

Using unique, strong passwords is one of the most important things you can do to stay safe on the web. Chrome’s password manager, called Google Smart Lock, helps you remember your passwords, so you’ll never have to reuse them. If you’re signed into Chrome, you can keep track of your passwords and Chrome will automatically fill them in on the right sites, across devices. For passwords go here https://passwords.google.com/