Called SecTopRAT, the malware hides inside a malicious ad that purports to be an installer for Google Chrome. However, anyone who clicks on the ad is instead funneled to a fake Google website designed to cleverly mimic the legitimate page.

The new Lens feature allows iOS users to search for anything on their screen in Chrome or the Google app by circling it.

Google has updated “Enhanced Protection” in Chrome with AI technology to provide real-time protection against malicious websites, downloads, and browser extensions.

According to MSPowerUser, Chrome for Android will soon include a feature that scans APK files for malware. When this new tool is activated, Chrome automatically scans newly downloaded APK files to ensure their safety.

Google is currently testing a new security feature in Chrome Canary for Android that can scan APK downloads for potential malware, as reported by MSPowerUser. This comes after recent updates to the Play Store that reduced warnings for downloading APK files.