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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