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Google is testing domain-only URLs in Chrome to help foil scams and phishing – The Verge
Google is experimenting with showing domain names only in the address bar of Chrome. The feature will be tested in Chrome 86, with Google hoping it could help protect against scams and tricks using misleading URLs.
An experiment in Chrome version 86
Google is experimenting with showing domain names only in Chromes address bar instead of full URLs. The feature will be tested in the upcoming Chrome 86 release, with Google hoping the change could protect users against scams and phishing attacks using misleading URLs.
Domain names and URLs are one of of the most basic forms of web security we have, letting us quickly know where we are online. Sometimes, though, they can be used to mislead. Hackers and scamme…
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