Google adds download defense to Chrome, patches 15 bugs

Updates browser to version 12 as it boosts anti-malware protection

Computerworld - Google on Tuesday updated Chrome to version 12, adding a new tool that warns users when they've downloaded files from dangerous Web sites.

The company also patched 15 bugs in the browser and paid out nearly $10,000 in bounties to outside researchers who reported vulnerabilities to its security team.

 

Chrome displays this warning if a downloaded file is served from a known malware distribution site.

 

New to Chrome 12 is a feature that flags dodgy files pulled from the Web. Chrome now shows an alert when users download some file types from sites that are on the Safe Browsing API (application programming interface) blacklist, which Google maintains.

The messages reads: "This file is malicious. Are you sure you want to continue?"

If they wish, users can ignore the warning and save the file to their system's hard drive.     Read More