Google Chrome now warns users when downloading shady password protected files

Google Chrome, the most used web browser in the world will now warn users when they download password-protected files from sketchy sources. The previous warning messages are replaced with new ones, which give additional information about the type of risk so users can make more informed decisions.

Google says it has introduced a “two-tier” download warning system which is based on “AI-powered malware verdicts from the existing Google Safe Browsing functionality. This means for lower confidence verdicts and unknown risk, Chrome will show a “Suspicious download blocked” message but if you happen to download files with high risk to users, you will get a “Dangerous download blocked” message.