The virus scan failed error message is displayed when Google Chrome cannot scan your downloaded files. This can happen if you have a third-party antivirus program ...

Google is testing a built-in malware scanner for APK downloads within Chrome on Android, adding another layer of security beyond Play Protect. This new feature, currently in Chrome Canary, will scan ...

Well, that wasn't fun. Last week, Ars Technica ran a report about 33 Chrome extensions that have been found to have malware. And yeah, yesterday I found that I had one of them installed. You can read ...

Google is redesigning Chrome malware detections to include password-protected executable files that users can upload for deep scanning, a change the browser maker says will allow it to detect more ...

Chrome will offer more detailed explanations for why a particular download might be suspicious and ask to scan password-protected archives for malware. Chrome will offer more detailed explanations for ...

Chrome extensions called 'Phantom Shuttle' stole user data for years before Google removed them from the Chrome Web Store after researchers exposed the malicious tools.

Google is currently testing a new security feature in Chrome Canary for Android that can scan APK downloads for potential malware, as reported by MSPowerUser. This comes after recent updates to the ...

Android smartphones and tablets already have several features that ensure digital safety. Google also offers monthly security updates to safeguard your device from new exploits and vulnerabilities.

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...