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Google adds some basic antivirus features to Chrome for Windows

Discussion in 'Microsoft News' started by Chaim Gartenberg, Oct 16, 2017.

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    Antivirus software is always a cat and mouse game, but Google is trying to make things a little easier for users by adding some antivirus features to Chrome for Windows.

    The biggest addition is a new option to detect if settings like the default search engine have been hijacked by a rogue extension, and automatically offer to set things back to normal.

    Google Chrome users on Windows will be able to enjoy a little more peace of mind

    Additionally, the built-in Chrome Cleanup tool has been redesigned. The revamped tool is now simpler to use: it automatically removes harmful software with the press of a button, and is more powerful, thanks to a partnership with IT security firm ESET. Google is quick to note that Chrome Cleanup isn’t a...

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