Google Chrome adds Gemini-powered scam detection, warns users of ClickFix attacks
Chrome is getting new scam protections that use Gemini to detect deceptive websites and warn users when they copy suspicious commands from ClickFix attacks.
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Who is affected
Home users · Small businesses · Enterprises · Security professionals
Affected technology: Chrome
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