CyberSecurity news
FlagThis
info@thehackernews.com (The@The Hacker News
//
Google Chrome is set to integrate on-device AI, leveraging the 'Gemini Nano' large-language model (LLM), to proactively detect and block tech support scams while users browse the web. This new security feature aims to combat malicious websites that deceive users into believing their computers are infected with viruses or have other technical issues. These scams often manifest as full-screen browser windows or persistent pop-ups, designed to make them difficult to close, with the ultimate goal of tricking victims into calling a bogus support number.
Google is addressing the evolving tactics of scammers, who are known to adapt quickly to exploit unsuspecting users. These deceptive practices include expanding pop-ups to full-screen, disabling mouse input to create a sense of urgency, and even playing alarming audio messages to convince users that their computers are locked down. The 'Gemini Nano' model, previously used on Pixel phones, will analyze web pages for suspicious activity, such as the misuse of keyboard lock APIs, to identify potential tech support scams in real-time. This on-device processing is crucial as many malicious sites have a very short lifespan.
When Chrome navigates to a potentially harmful website, the Gemini Nano model will activate and scrutinize the page's intent. The collected data is then sent to Google’s Safe Browsing service for a final assessment, determining whether to display a warning to the user. To alleviate privacy and performance concerns, Google has implemented measures to ensure the LLM is used sparingly, runs locally, and manages resource consumption effectively. Users who have opted-in to the Enhanced Protection setting will have the security signals sent to Google's Safe Browsing service.
ImgSrc: blogger.googleu
References :
Google is addressing the evolving tactics of scammers, who are known to adapt quickly to exploit unsuspecting users. These deceptive practices include expanding pop-ups to full-screen, disabling mouse input to create a sense of urgency, and even playing alarming audio messages to convince users that their computers are locked down. The 'Gemini Nano' model, previously used on Pixel phones, will analyze web pages for suspicious activity, such as the misuse of keyboard lock APIs, to identify potential tech support scams in real-time. This on-device processing is crucial as many malicious sites have a very short lifespan.
When Chrome navigates to a potentially harmful website, the Gemini Nano model will activate and scrutinize the page's intent. The collected data is then sent to Google’s Safe Browsing service for a final assessment, determining whether to display a warning to the user. To alleviate privacy and performance concerns, Google has implemented measures to ensure the LLM is used sparingly, runs locally, and manages resource consumption effectively. Users who have opted-in to the Enhanced Protection setting will have the security signals sent to Google's Safe Browsing service.
ImgSrc: blogger.googleu
Share:
References :
- bsky.app: Google is implementing a new Chrome security feature that uses the built-in 'Gemini Nano' large-language model (LLM) to detect and block tech support scams while browsing the web.
- PCMag UK security: Google's Chrome Browser Taps On-Device AI to Catch Tech Support Scams
- BleepingComputer: Google Chrome to use on-device AI to detect tech support scams
- thecyberexpress.com: Google is betting on AI
- The Hacker News: Google Rolls Out On-Device AI Protections to Detect Scams in Chrome and Android
- techstrong.ai: Google’s Plan to Make Gemini Available to Those Under-13 Is Raising Deep Concerns
- THE DECODER: Google deploys AI in Chrome to detect and block online scams
- eWEEK: Google has rolled out a new iOS feature called Simplify that uses Gemini’s large language models to turn dense technical jargon such as what you would find in legal contracts or medical reports into plain, readable language without sacrificing key details.
- Davey Winder: Mobile malicious, misleading, spammy or scammy — Google fights back against Android attacks with new AI-powered notification protection.
- Malwarebytes: Google announced it will equip Chrome with an AI driven method to detect and block Tech Support Scam websites
- cyberinsider.com: Google plans to introduce a new security feature in Chrome 137 that uses on-device AI to detect tech support scams in real time.
- The DefendOps Diaries: Google Chrome's AI-Powered Defense Against Tech Support Scams
- gbhackers.com: Google Chrome Uses Advanced AI to Combat Sophisticated Online Scams
- security.googleblog.com: Using AI to stop tech support scams in Chrome
- cyberpress.org: Chrome 137 Adds Gemini Nano AI to Combat Tech Support Scams
- The Hacker News: Google Rolls Out On-Device AI Protections to Detect Scams in Chrome and Android
- thecyberexpress.com: Google Expands On-Device AI to Counter Evolving Online Scams
- www.eweek.com: Google is intensifying efforts to combat online scams by integrating artificial intelligence across Search, Chrome, and Android, aiming to make fraud more difficult for cybercriminals.
- CyberInsider: Details on Google Chrome for Android deploying on-device AI to tackle tech support scams.
- iHLS: discusses Chrome adding on-device AI to detect scams in real time.
- www.ghacks.net: Google integrates local Gemini AI into Chrome browser for scam protection.
- gHacks Technology News: Scam Protection: Google integrates local Gemini AI into Chrome browser
- www.scworld.com: Google to deploy AI-powered scam detection in Chrome
Classification:
- HashTags: #TechSupportScams #AIsecurity #Chrome
- Company: Google
- Target: Chrome Users
- Attacker: UNC3944
- Product: Chrome
- Feature: scam detection
- Malware: Gemini Nano
- Type: AI
- Severity: Medium