Google releases a privacy guide for Chrome
The fact that Google Chrome is the most widely used browser makes hackers set their sights there. Ultimately, this is where they can be most successful. Therefore, it is advisable to take extra precautionary measures. Now Google has announced that it is implementing a new feature that will help protect privacy when browsing. It is a guide with different steps to take into account.
This privacy guide it aims to let users know what settings to implement to ensure maximum protection. A way to avoid problems that may arise and that expose personal data when opening a website or any online service.
It will be available for users who have Chrome 100 or higher and the guide will be arriving in the next weeks. Of course, at the moment they indicate that it will only be available to those who use the desktop version. It remains to be seen if later they will also release it for mobile device users.
From Google they indicate that it is a step-by-step guide through the different privacy and security controls that exist in the browser. They do not really add anything new, but simply inform how to use them, what they are for and how they can help improve privacy.
For example, you will see information about cookie control, browsing history, safe browsing or being able to improve searches without compromising privacy. Therefore, we are rather dealing with an informative guide to take better advantage of what the browser already offers.
Tips to improve privacy in Chrome
Beyond this guide that will arrive in the coming weeks to Google browser users, we want to give a series of advice to maintain privacy and security at all times. Some small changes that can come in handy in order to increase protection. It is essential to protect privacy when using Chrome.
The first thing is to make sure that you always have the latest version available. It is very important to correct possible vulnerabilities and avoid problems that may appear. In the case of Chrome, to do this you have to go to the menu at the top right, enter Help and click Google Chrome Information. It will automatically start updating if there is any new version.
you must also control information What do you show on the internet? This is independent of the browser you use, but you should avoid exposing personal data in open forums or comments on web pages, for example. This could be collected by bots and put your privacy at risk.
On the other hand, extensions that you install in Chrome should always be safe. This is a very important entry route for hackers. You must at all times ensure that you are installing secure add-ons and are not putting your data at risk. You should always download them from official sources.
