Google rolls out new AI-powered security features to Chrome to curb online fraud

Google is rolling out server-side Gemini AI in Chrome to detect complex online fraud such as fake antivirus and browser update scams, alongside new warnings for legacy HTTP sites and security patches in Chrome version 156.0.8078.47/.48 for Windows and Mac and 156.0.8078.47 for Linux. Chrome will alert users before they proceed to insecure HTTP sites, with a two-week snooze duration for the warning, and the new patches fix browser vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to steal personal information, with bug details restricted until updates are widely installed. The features follow Google's 2025 introduction of on-device Gemini AI integration in Chrome.

Quick summary - click for full details Concise summary of key highlights In one line Google is enhancing Chrome's security with server-side Gemini AI to detect advanced online fraud and new HTTP warnings. Key highlights • Gemini AI Fraud Detection Google is upgrading Chrome's security with a powerful server-side Gemini model to detect complex threats like fake antivirus and browser update scams. • Insecure HTTP Warnings Chrome will now warn users when they visit legacy HTTP sites, alerting them to potential risks before they proceed. • Critical Security Patches New patches fix browser vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to steal personal information, with bug details restricted until updates are widely installed. Key statistics 2025 Introduction year of on-device Gemini AI integration Two weeks HTTP warning snooze duration 156.0.8078.47/.48 Windows and Mac Chrome version 156.0.8078.47 Linux Chrome version Processed with AI. Reviewed by DH Digital Team. Chrome gets new Gemini AI-powered security features. Published 23 October 2026, 12:28 IST