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Google Chrome Boosts InternetGoogle Ch Security

October 31, 2023
Reading Time: 6 mins read
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Google has taken a significant step in bolstering internet security by introducing the HTTPS-Upgrades feature in Google Chrome. This feature automatically upgrades insecure HTTP requests to the more secure HTTPS protocol, ensuring that all users are provided with a safer browsing experience. The rollout of this feature began in a limited capacity in July but has now been extended to all users on the Stable channel, marking a significant move towards a more secure internet environment.

HTTPS-Upgrades is a Google Chrome feature that automatically converts all main-frame navigations to HTTPS, the secure version of the HyperText Transfer Protocol. This enhancement not only improves security but also ensures a swift fallback to HTTP if necessary.

Historically, browsers often made insecure HTTP requests to websites capable of supporting HTTPS, potentially exposing users to data theft or credential compromise. This issue persisted in various configurations, affecting many requests.

Google’s solution to this problem involves automatically upgrading in-page HTTP links to HTTPS while providing a quick fallback mechanism to HTTP when required. The browser may also respect an opt-out header, allowing web servers serving different content on HTTP and HTTPS to prevent automatic upgrades.

This update is geared towards improving browsing security, limiting exposure to passive attackers, and reducing the motivation for developers to maintain HTTP references, especially in a climate where marking HTTP pages as “Not secure” is a prevailing trend. It represents a proactive measure to protect users, particularly on websites unlikely to transition to HTTPS.

References:
  • Intent to Ship: HTTPS Upgrades
  • https-upgrade – github
Tags: BrowserCyber NewsCyber News 2023CybersecurityGoogleGoogle ChromeHTTPSInternetOctober 2023
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