Chrome’s New Security Trick: No More Admin Privileges, No More Worries! 🚫🔒
Google Chrome is taking a page from Microsoft’s playbook and ditching its admin privileges for a security boost on Windows. This means Chrome won’t be running around with elevated permissions like it’s the boss of the internet, potentially saving your system from dangerous downloads and other mischief.
Hot Take:
Oh, Google Chrome, finally deciding to stop being the overzealous bouncer of the internet club by ditching its admin badge! It’s about time it realized not every tab needs VIP access. Move over, Edge, there’s a new de-elevated sheriff in town!
Key Points:
- Google Chrome will now automatically de-elevate from running as an administrator on Windows.
- Microsoft implemented a similar feature in its Edge browser back in 2019.
- Chrome’s new behavior is based on Microsoft Edge’s approach to security.
- A command-line switch is available to override this behavior if needed.
- Running browsers with admin rights poses a significant security risk.
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