Microsoft brings Windows Defender Browser Protection extension to Google Chrome

Recognizing that comparatively few people are using its Edge browser, Microsoft has released a new security tool for those who have opted to use Google Chrome -- the Windows Defender Browser Protection extension. The add-on offers real-time protection against a variety of online threats such as phishing attacks and malicious websites. As these security options are already available in Chrome, it's not clear quite who the extension is aimed at. See also: Microsoft, Facebook and Symantec are among 34 companies pledging not to help governments launch cyberattacks Microsoft launches Defending Democracy Program to protect against hacking and misinformation Microsoft releases… [Continue Reading]