# Chrome adds two-tier warnings for suspicious sites

> Google distinguishes between shifty and dangerous websites with a new two-stage warning system in Chrome.
- Title: Chrome adds two-tier warnings for suspicious sites · The Verge
- Summary: Google distinguishes between shifty and dangerous websites with a new two-stage warning system in Chrome. Google Chrome now shows different warnings for…
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- Source: The Verge — https://theverge.com/tech/1014446/google-chrome-suspicious-website-warning
- Author: Jess Weatherbed
- Published: 2026-10-20T17:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: google chrome, website security, phishing detection, malware protection, browser safety, enhanced protection, technology, culture
## Chrome's new two-stage warning system
Google is launching a browser safety feature for Chrome that shows different warnings based on how malicious a website might be. The system builds on a similar two-stage approach introduced for file downloads in 2024.
## Suspicious versus dangerous sites
Suspicious sites have a lower confidence verdict with possible risk of user harm and may be incorrectly flagged.Dangerous sites have a higher confidence verdict and high risk of user harm and should be avoided entirely.
## How the warnings look on screen
Suspicious website warnings appear as a pop-up with the webpage darkened underneath and an option to mark as safe if flagged mistakenly.Dangerous site warnings take up almost the entire screen with a solid red background.
## Feature requires Enhanced Protection mode
The suspicious site warnings are available when Chrome's Enhanced Protection is on. Google also improved Gemini-powered scam detection for Enhanced Protection users alongside the warning redesign.
## Key takeaway

Google Chrome now shows different warnings for suspicious versus dangerous websites, helping users judge risk before visiting a site.