In April 2021, Google made HTTPS the default protocol on Chrome. However, this doesn't mean their efforts to promote this security protocol have ceased. Recently, Google has introduced new features to further encourage the use of HTTPS in their web browser.
Chrome 94 ensures secure connections with HTTPS-enabled websites
With Chrome 94, Google will introduce a new security feature called HTTPS-First Mode. Similar to Firefox, this tool will strive to ensure that you always connect to a website via HTTPS. If that's not possible, Chrome will display a warning indicating potential risks to your privacy and security. Initially, users will need to enable HTTPS-First Mode, although Google notes that this feature may become the default for everyone in the future.
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According to research by Mytour.vn, before Chrome 94, the company conducted an experiment related to HTTPS. Starting with Chrome 93, Google will replace the padlock icon in the address bar (which indicates a secure connection to a website) with a more 'neutral' downward arrow. This change will encourage more interaction, helping users understand their connection status better. HTTP websites without encryption will continue to display the 'Not Secure' warning.
The tech giant said this experiment aims to see if it 'improves the ability to detect important security and privacy information'. According to Google, only 11% of participants in a recent study knew exactly what the padlock icon meant. Most people thought it was Chrome's way of saying the website they were visiting was trustworthy. However, in reality, this icon only indicates the security of the connection.
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Despite all efforts to make HTTPS the most widespread protocol possible, Google will still support HTTP at the moment. Additionally, the company notes that they will explore whether they should limit or completely restrict certain Chrome features when you don't have a secure connection to a website.
