Enable Chrome's Suspicious Site Alerts

Turn on Chrome's new feature to warn about fake websites.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Enable Chrome's Suspicious Site Alerts

Turn on Chrome's new feature to warn about fake websites.

In brief

Turn on Chrome's new feature to warn about fake websites. Users can enable Chrome's Enhanced Protection to flag suspicious sites that mimic malicious ones. Originally reported by Lifehacker.

Chrome's New Safety Feature

Chrome offers a safety feature that warns users when navigating to suspicious websites that mimic known malicious sites.

Suspicious Site Alerts

These smaller pop-ups show 'this site doesn't seem right' with options to mark as safe or go back to safety.

Enhanced Protection Mode

Enhanced Protection Mode

Enhanced Protection uses real-time AI analysis to check browsing activity against harmful sites and requires sharing more data with Google.

How to Enable

Go to Chrome settings > Privacy and security > Safe Browsing > toggle Enhanced protection on.

At a glance

Users can enable Chrome's Enhanced Protection to flag suspicious sites that mimic malicious ones.

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