Google Chrome Introduces App-Bound Encryption for Enhanced Security on Windows
New update aims to protect session cookies from malware by linking encryption to specific applications, similar to macOS Keychain.
- Chrome 127 now includes app-bound encryption to safeguard session cookies on Windows.
- The encryption ties data to the app's identity, preventing unauthorized access by other apps.
- Future updates will extend this protection to passwords, payment data, and authentication tokens.
- This measure is expected to improve malware detection by antivirus software.
- Google's approach mimics macOS security features, enhancing data protection for Windows users.