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Google is introducing upgraded scam protections to Chrome by using server-side Gemini models to spot deceptive websites and alerting users when they copy malicious commands from ClickFix social engineering attacks, according to reports from BleepingComputer and SecurityWeek. Google claims that its Safe Browsing Enhanced Protection mode makes users ten times safer from phishing, scams, and notification abuse compared with its standard tier. [1][2]
The browser previously relied on an on-device model for tech support scams, but Google says it is shifting to a more capable server-side Gemini system for Enhanced Protection subscribers. The model evaluates site intent, brand indicators, and domain reputation. Google states that page content is only sent off-device when high-confidence scam markers appear, and that this data is processed ephemerally without being logged or used for model training. [1]
Chrome is also rolling out intermediate warnings for suspicious pages that do not yet meet the threshold for full-page red alerts. To combat ClickFix scams that trick users into running malicious terminal scripts, Google says Chrome strips personal details from copied clipboard contents, checks them through Safe Browsing, and displays an alert if the commands pose a threat. [1]
Chrome is getting new scam protections that use Gemini to detect deceptive websites and warn users when they copy suspicious commands from ClickFix attacks.
via BleepingComputer
Protections have been added against scams and social engineering, including new site warnings and server-side Gemini analysis.
via SecurityWeek