Google Chrome will protect you from fake download buttons

It's happened to all of us: You're trying to find a download link for some freeware app, and the three largest buttons on the site that say "download" are all fake. Click on any of those, and your computer will probably get infested with malware

Now Google is trying to put an end to this with a new Chrome feature that will warn you about sites employing these deceptive practices

The update, which was launched Wednesday, is an extension of Google's Safe Browsing feature that's turned on by default in Chrome. (You can turn it on by checking the box before the "Protect you and your device from dangerous sites" option, located under Preferences - Settings - Advanced - Privacy.) Read more...