As for security, Microsoft has put the batteries in place, examples of which are its Edge browser and Windows Defender, which offer excellent protection against cyber attacks. Redmond’s next step was to bring his Windows Defender Browser Protection technology to the Google Chrome browser.
Microsoft takes Chrome to its Windows Defender Browser Protection extension, all the details
The Windows Defender Browser Protection extension is now available for free from the Chrome Web Store. This is an extension that protects your computer against threats such as phishing and websites, which trick your system into downloading and installing malware. To achieve this, Microsoft provides a database, with a list of malicious sites, Windows Defender Browser Protection compares the URL entered, with this database to check if the access is secure.
In all this, it is important to note that the extension sends the entire browser history to the company in real time, which can be quite controversial at a time when privacy issues are the order of the day. This should not be a concern for most users because Microsoft’s business is not based on advertising.
Thanks to the significant efforts that are being made regarding security, modern operating systems and applications offer even better protection to all users, reducing the need to resort to third-party tools.