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Google Chrome will finally default to secure HTTPS connections starting in April

The transition to the more-secure HTTPS web protocol has plateaued, according to Google. As of 2020, 95 to 99 percent of navigations in Chrome use HTTPS. To help make it safer for users to click on ...
Bleeping Computer

Google Chrome to warn users before opening insecure HTTP sites

Google announced today that the Chrome web browser will load all public websites via secure HTTPS connections by default and ask for permission before connecting to public, insecure HTTP websites, ...
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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 means Chrome will try to connect to every public website using HTTPS. If ...
Forbes

Google Says Chrome Will Be More Secure For Billions — In October 2026

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. The bad news is that it is October 2026. ForbesGmail Passwords ...
Searchenginejournal.com

Chrome To Warn Users Before Loading HTTP Sites Starting Next Year

Google Chrome will enable "Always Use Secure Connections" by default in October 2026. Chrome will show warnings before accessing public HTTP sites Private sites like local IP addresses and intranet ...
Android Authority

Say goodbye to unsafe websites as Chrome makes key decision in your favor

Google Chrome will enable “Always Use Secure Connections” by default starting with Chrome 154 in October 2026. The browser will automatically try HTTPS first and warn users only when visiting new or ...