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Chrome to Make HTTPS-Only Browsing Default Starting Next Fall

Starting in October 2026, Google Chrome version 154 is set to have “Always Use Secure Connections” turned on by default. This ...

Chrome will finally make secure URLs the default—in a year

Much of the web has switched to secure links—that is, when you type in a site like pcworld.com, it serves its pages over an ...

Google Chrome is tightening security with more warning prompts

Most of us don’t think twice before clicking on a website link. Be it shopping online, checking a news story, or signing into a portal, we often click on sites that are unknown. But behind every click ...

Chrome To Warn Users Before Loading HTTP Sites Starting Next Year

Google Chrome will enable "Always Use Secure Connections" by default in October 2026, warning users before accessing public sites without HTTPS encryption.

Chrome is about to show even more safety warnings

You’re going to start seeing more warnings in Chrome when accessing insecure sites. Starting next October, Chrome will soon ...