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Chrome flags malicious commands that scammers pass off as fixes
Google is expanding Chrome's Enhanced Protection mode to identify scam sites that trick users into running malicious commands, typically posed as technical fixes. The company reports that Enhanced Protection users experience roughly ten times fewer successful phishing, social engineering, and scam attacks compared with those on Standard Protection.
Why it matters: Chrome users and IT support staff need to understand this new detection layer, as scammers impersonating support often direct victims to copy and execute commands that compromise devices.
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threat intel
Chrome flags malicious commands that scammers pass off as fixes
Google is expanding Chrome's Enhanced Protection mode to identify scam sites that trick users into running malicious commands, typically posed as technical fixes. The company reports that Enhanced Protection users experience roughly ten times fewer successful phishing, social engineering, and scam attacks compared with those on Standard Protection.
Why it matters: Chrome users and IT support staff need to understand this new detection layer, as scammers impersonating support often direct victims to copy and execute commands that compromise devices.
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- First seen by Cybersecurity Tracker