How to Use Google Chrome’s Built-in Safety Check

Google Chrome’s built-in safety check is a tool that helps you ensure your browsing experience is secure and private. It’s like a checkup for your browser, making sure everything is working as it should to protect you online.

Here’s what a safety check typically looks for:

• Compromised passwords: It checks if any of the passwords saved in Chrome have been exposed in data breaches. This can happen when websites get hacked, and it’s important to change your passwords if this happens.
• Dangerous extensions: It scans your installed extensions for any that might be malicious or harmful. Malicious extensions can track your browsing activity, steal your data, or even inject ads into websites.
• Out-of-date software: It checks if Chrome itself is up to date. Chrome updates frequently to fix security vulnerabilities, so it’s important to stay current.

Running a safety check is a quick and easy way to improve your online security. You can access it through Chrome’s settings menu.

Using Google Chrome’s built-in safety check is a simple process. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click on the three vertical dots in the top right corner of the browser window. This button is also known as the “Customize and control Google Chrome” button.
3. Select Settings from the menu that appears.
4. In the left-hand sidebar of the Settings menu, find the Privacy and security section.
5. Click on Safety check.
6. You’ll see a section at the top that says “Safety check.” Click the button that says Check now.

The safety check will then scan your browser for potential security issues. Here’s what it will typically look for:

• Passwords: It will check if any of your saved passwords have been compromised in data breaches.
• Extensions: It will scan your installed extensions for any that might be harmful.
• Safe Browsing: It will ensure your Safe Browsing settings are up-to-date to protect you from malicious websites.

After the scan is complete, the Safety Check will show you the results. It will tell you if there are any problems and how to fix them. For example:

• If it finds compromised passwords, it will recommend that you change them.
• If it finds dangerous extensions, it will suggest that you disable or remove them.
• If your Safe Browsing settings are out of date, it will guide you on how to update them.

Following the recommendations from the Safety Check will help you improve your online security and browsing experience.