data theft is alarming for users<\/a>, the situation with chrome is different. It is simply trying to eliminate threats that will install rouge extensions and also remove unwanted ads and spam from appearing on Chrome.<\/p>\nChrome scans your files once in a week through CCT and that too for 15 minutes. CCT was integrated into chrome last year.<\/p>\n
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It was a major update where Google promised a cleaner and safer internet experience. It mentioned the inclusion of a basic antivirus program as well.<\/p>\n
There is no need to panic here as anything that is scanned never leaves the system and get sent to the cloud.<\/p>\n
Currently, CCT is harmless. What is yet to be seen is CCT\u2019s potential vulnerabilities to getting high jacked and misused by hackers. The potential for abuse is there, but it is highly unlikely.<\/p>\n
Google should improve their transparency with such updates. They should learn from what Facebook is currently going through.<\/p>\n
Users should also be updated on the software and platforms on which they share data. If a tool needs to search through computer files it should ask for proper consent before doing so. Developers should look at the android app permission system as an example.<\/p>\n
This obvious scenario will trigger cybersecurity to look into Google\u2019s software options and check whether they are collecting data. If a security breach is found it can be disastrous for the internet giant.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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