Google Chrome has security measures in place to help protect you as you browse the web. Follow these steps to adjust these settings:
- Click the spanner icon tools menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Options (Preferences on Mac and Linux; Settings on a Chromebook).
- Click the Under the Bonnet tab.
Here are the various settings that you can adjust:
Don’t change these settings unless you’re sure of what you’re doing. You can always click Reset to defaults in the Options dialogue to clear any changes that you’ve made.
Phishing and malware protection
This option is enabled by default in the “Privacy” section. When enabled, Google Chrome warns you if it detects that the site you’re trying to visit is suspected of phishing or containing malware.
SSL certificates and settings
Go to the “HTTPS/SSl” section to manage your SSL certificates and settings.
Web content settings
Click Content settings in the “Privacy” section to adjust your permission for cookies, images, JavaScript, plug-ins, pop-ups and location sharing. All web content, except for pop-ups, is allowed by default.
