Google Chrome is now using Safe Browsing technology to protect browsers from shady websites or deceptive advertising on legitimate sites. This initiative by Google addresses the threat of social engineering, which could involve:
- deceptive download buttons
- an ad on a legitimate website pretending to offer an update
- a warning claiming the system is out of date
- a security alert for Chrome and third-party media players
- an ad posing as a trusted entity, which tries to trick users into sharing credentials
- buttons that mimic tv shows or sports video stream
all of which may be designed to encourage the installation of bogus software or malware.
The following is a Google Chrome warning message associated with deceptive content:
For more information, please see: https://googleonlinesecurity.blogspot.se/2016/02/no-more-deceptive-download-buttons.html