310 million internet users are secure, thanks to Google Chrome!

Chrome has more than 310 million users worldwide, and chances are that you are one of these Chromers. Unanimously, users love this browser for its speedy performance, and the ability to access web settings and bookmarks on any device; a little lesser known fact is that Google Chrome also has the best security record of any web browser. How? Chrome uses unique features like malware and phishing scams, combined with state-of-the-art security features like sandboxing and auto-updates, to keep users safe from online threats. Here’s a little more on how some of these features stand out, and keep you safe during your internet rendezvous.


Sandboxing – When out of the box is dangerous!

“Sandboxing” refers to a type of protection that limits the damage a malicious code can do to ones computer by keeping the bad actors inside a walled “sandbox”. Sandboxing helps prevent malware from installing itself on ones computer. It adds an additional layer of protection against malicious web pages that try to leave programs on your computer, monitor your web activities, or steal private information from your hard drive. Another advantage of sandboxing is that even if one browser tab crashes, the others are ok because each runs in its own sandbox.


Auto-update – Leave your worries to Chrome

While many browsers, regularly update its users to check or to make sure their software is up-to-date, Google Chrome makes this process effortless for users with auto-updates: Without any action required by the user, Chrome frequently checks for updates and automatically refreshes itself so it's always up-to-date.


Plug-ins and extensions – In-built for your convenience

Another popular line of attack comes through the back door – via the plug-ins and extensions, separate programs that run in parallel with your browser to help you view certain content such as videos and games. Popular plug-ins such as Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash, Java and Shockwave, are routinely found to have critical security vulnerabilities. Chrome ensures latest security patches in popular plug-ins PDF reader and Flash are embedded so they are updated whenever Chrome is updated, these plug-ins run in their own sandbox, making such vulnerabilities more difficult to exploit. Furthermore, Chrome warns and blocks attempts to load other plug-ins (such as Java) if that plug-in version has known security vulnerabilities.

So log on and become your own security guru online!