When I think of protecting myself from malware the first thing that comes to mind is don’t go to crazy websites. The next thing I think of is a good anti-virus software to scan my personal computer to seek out malware and destroy it. It never occured to me that I should look at another line of defense to help add me in the anti-malware war. There is a new developmental version of googles web browser called the “Canary” version of Chrome. This could possibly change everything and give the antivirus company’s a scare.
The goal behind the new browser is to show a small warning note in the area of the screen reserved for downloads, notifying the user that it has prevented malware from being downloaded. Most of the new sites prevented by Google is not from their traditional black list of infected sites. They are the ones that may change browser settings or install ads, and hijack the browser for whatever malicious acts they want do.
I think google is going in the right direction by adding this extra layer of protection. It would be nice to have my browser block all malware that tries to enter my computer and also warn me of possible sites that they have located malware and viruses on before. This all sounds good in theory and it would be nice for me not to have to pay a yearly subscription for anti-virus software, but the harsh reality is that hackers will eventually find a way to get around this new browser creation. I’m still all for it because the more layers of protection the harder it’ll be for the hackers, and may even steer away the new or want to be hackers as it could prove to be too much work.
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