Google's servers can scan what you copy in Chrome for unsafe content

42 pointsposted 10 hours ago
by bundie

8 Comments

AhmedA-afk

4 hours ago

Your clipboard is one of the most sensitive things on your machine and most people never think about what reads it.

gaiagraphia

3 hours ago

This is why you should always type with gloves on.

thomasmarton

7 hours ago

So if I operate a login page, do I just disable copy pasting in Chrome?

metadat

10 hours ago

Yes, upload your clipboard to us and we’ll tell you if it’s safe. Trust me, bro.

LoganDark

9 hours ago

Read further and it gets worse: Chrome is sending webpage contents and potentially screenshots to Google for server-side analysis.

metadat

9 hours ago

Yes, this is ridiculous. When Chrome first came out I thought it was weird and resisted using it because of abuse concerns, but Google's perpetual investment has captured the market and Chrome is now the standard. Disgusting.

Dead_Lemon

3 hours ago

I feel people have forgotten how aggressively Google push chrome in the early days. Using Adware distribution tactics, where if you forgot to uncheck a box, while installing some free app, you'd end up with Chrome installed.

user

5 hours ago

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