Google details Chrome Safe Browsing's new defenses against ClickFix and fake AV scams
laparisa · x · 2026-10-21
A Google Chrome Safe Browsing team member shares insights into the company's latest anti-scam defenses protecting billions of users.
- Focus on combating ClickFix social engineering attacks
- Also targeting fake tech support and fake antivirus (fake AV) scams
- Smarter, faster Safe Browsing protections to flag sketchy sites across the web
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