Google Chrome is on a mission to crack down on websites that still do not cooperate with the giant tech company's update to HSTS encryption last month. The HTTP Strict Transport Security was made with the objective of preventing users from being redirected to unsafe links while in the security of HTTPS protocol.
The latest version of Google Chrome, called 'Chrome 56' is set to roll out in January and will display a warning message on any login sites that are still unencrypted, Google Blog reported. The pages are to be marked "not secure" to help send browsers away from sites that still do not use HTTPS.
Additionally, a special red triangle symbol will show up on these pages in the future. Currently, Chrome simply uses a neutral indicator, Google Chrome Security Team Product Manager Emily Schechter said.
Google 'Chrome 56' is said to be important since loading sites on a regular HTTP may open potential attacks. Some unsafe HTTP URLs are deceitfully using safer HTTPS URLs as a cover up to redirect users to potentially harmful links. However, with the HSTS encryption, Google will be able to track such links and prevent users from clicking them by presenting them with a warning.
Google Chrome is also rolling out the 'Chrome 53' for Android phones in phases and region by region. The latest Chrome Android is packed with features that would enhance overall experience.
The most notable features that were added are Android Pay and the newly added support for credit cards. Android phone owners can now enjoy the convenience of making payments quickly and shopping online. Users can also make easy and secure payments using Android Pay or credit card because of Google's implementation of Payment Request API.
Google 'Chrome 53' will also support autoplaying mute videos, Tech Times reported. This feature makes a comeback, allowing Android phone users to autoplay mute videos while clips that attempt to play automatically with sound will be paused in Chrome 53.
Other enhancements that 'Chrome 53' has for Android are battery life enhancements, bug fixes, and other tweaks under the hood. Watch Using HSTS to increase Security and Speed of HTTPS Websites.
