Google Chrome to block HTTP Downloads
Goodbye HTTP. The switch to HTTPS (much more secure) has been in the works for several years now and all browsers now alert users when they try to visit an unsecured page. But some even more drastic measures are in the process of being taken, especially by Google Chrome.
It is true that the Google browser warns when the user tries to consult a page in HTTP through a small triangle and a message located to the left of the address bar. But what about HTTPS pages that contain HTTP download links? They are simply not informed: therefore, nothing prevents the user from falling into a fraudulent download link without realizing it.
Good news: Google Chrome will offer HTTP download blocking. Because until now, Google’s browser turns a blind eye. If you visit a page over HTTPS, but it offers to download files over an insecure protocol, Chrome will act as if nothing happened. Initially, Chrome will alert you to a security issue when trying to download a file over HTTP, with a warning to the left of the address bar. In the future, this feature will be integrated into the “Always use a secure connection” option.
Also remember that a few months ago Chrome integrated an HTTPS-only mode. However, this option is not enabled by default. To find it, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Security > Advanced settings > Always use a secure connection. From there, an alert appears, informing that “the connection with the site is not secure”. This blocking is not permanent: you still have the possibility to access the site through a small button located below this alert message.
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