Windows 10: Add or Remove Security Indicator Text for HTTPS Pages in Google Chrome

Silverfish2910 · May 13, 2016

How to: Add or Remove Security Indicator Text for HTTPS Pages in Google Chrome

How to Add or Remove Security Indicator Text for HTTPS Pages in Google Chrome

Starting with Google Chrome 69, the Secure indicator text was removed from the Chrome URL address bar for HTTPS websites, and now only shows a lock icon to indicate a HTTPS page by default.

If you like, you can set the Simplify HTTPS indicator UI flag for an experimental feature to add the Security indicator text back to the Chrome URL address bar for HTTPS pages.

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Security indicator text on the URL address bar for HTTPS pages in Google Chrome for your account in Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.

EXAMPLE: Add or Remove "Security" indicator text on address bar of HTTPS site

Here's How:

1. Open Google Chrome.

2. Copy and paste the link below into the address bar of Chrome, and press Enter.
*Arrow chrome://flags/#simplify-https-indicator
3. Select Default (remove) or Enabled (Show Secure chip for non-EV HTTPS pages (add) for what you want in the Simplify HTTPS indicator UI flag drop down menu. (see screenshot below)

4. Click/tap on the RELAUNCH NOW button at the bottom to apply.

That's it,
Shawn

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Brink · Oct 27, 2019

Evolving security indicators for Google Chrome

Previously, we posted a proposal to mark all HTTP pages as definitively “not secure” and remove secure indicators for HTTPS pages. HTTPS usage on the web has taken off as we’ve evolved Chrome security indicators. Later this year, we’ll be taking several more steps along this path.

Users should expect that the web is safe by default, and they’ll be warned when there’s an issue. Since we’ll soon start marking all HTTP pages as “not secure”, we’ll step towards removing Chrome’s positive security indicators so that the default unmarked state is secure. Chrome will roll this out over time, starting by removing the “Secure” wording and HTTPS scheme in September 2018 (Chrome 69).

Chrome treatment for HTTPS pages

Previously, HTTP usage was too high to mark all HTTP pages with a strong red warning, but in October 2018 (Chrome 70), we’ll start showing the red “not secure” warning when users enter data on HTTP pages.

Chrome 70 treatment for HTTP pages with user input

We hope these changes continue to pave the way for a web that’s easy to use safely, by default. HTTPS is cheaper and easier than ever before, and unlocks powerful capabilities -- so don’t wait to migrate to HTTPS! Check out our set-up guides to get started.

Posted by Emily Schechter, Product Manager, Chrome Security
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Source: https://blog.chromium.org/2018/05/ev...ndicators.html

Brink · Oct 27, 2019

Evolving security indicators for Google Chrome

Previously, we posted a proposal to mark all HTTP pages as definitively “not secure” and remove secure indicators for HTTPS pages. HTTPS usage on the web has taken off as we’ve evolved Chrome security indicators. Later this year, we’ll be taking several more steps along this path.

Users should expect that the web is safe by default, and they’ll be warned when there’s an issue. Since we’ll soon start marking all HTTP pages as “not secure”, we’ll step towards removing Chrome’s positive security indicators so that the default unmarked state is secure. Chrome will roll this out over time, starting by removing the “Secure” wording and HTTPS scheme in September 2018 (Chrome 69).

Chrome treatment for HTTPS pages

Previously, HTTP usage was too high to mark all HTTP pages with a strong red warning, but in October 2018 (Chrome 70), we’ll start showing the red “not secure” warning when users enter data on HTTP pages.

Chrome 70 treatment for HTTP pages with user input

We hope these changes continue to pave the way for a web that’s easy to use safely, by default. HTTPS is cheaper and easier than ever before, and unlocks powerful capabilities -- so don’t wait to migrate to HTTPS! Check out our set-up guides to get started.

Posted by Emily Schechter, Product Manager, Chrome Security
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Source: https://blog.chromium.org/2018/05/ev...ndicators.html

Brink · Oct 27, 2019

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Brink · Oct 27, 2019

Chrome will soon mark some HTTP pages as 'non-secure'

Google's first wave of security changes to convert webmasters to encrypted HTTPS target pages that ask for login data or credit card information.

Beginning next month, the company will tag web pages that include login or credit card fields with the message "Not Secure" if the page is not served using HTTPS, the secure version of the internet protocol.

The company on Tuesday began sending messages through its Google Search Console, a tool for webmasters, warning them of the changes that take place starting in January 2017.

The changes are supported in version 56 or later of the Chrome browser.

The move is a first step in a long-term plan to clearly mark as non-secure all HTTP sites regardless of their content. In upcoming releases of Chrome, for example, Google will label HTTP pages as "not secure" in Incognito mode.

There is no timeline for when webmasters are required to switch all their pages to HTTPS...
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Read more: Chrome will soon mark some HTTP pages as 'non-secure' | ZDNet

Brink · Oct 27, 2019

Google Chrome 68 will now mark HTTP as 'not secure'

Security has been one of Chrome’s core principles since the beginning—we’re constantly working to keep you safe as you browse the web. Nearly two years ago, we announced that Chrome would eventually mark all sites that are not encrypted with HTTPS as “not secure”. This makes it easier to know whether your personal information is safe as it travels across the web, whether you’re checking your bank account or buying concert tickets. Starting today, we’re rolling out these changes to all Chrome users.

Starting in the latest version of Chrome (68), you’ll see a new “not secure” notification when visiting HTTP pages.

More encrypted connections, more security

When you load a website over plain HTTP, your connection to the site is not encrypted. This means anyone on the network can look at any information going back and forth, or even modify the contents of the site before it gets to you. With HTTPS, your connection to the site is encrypted, so eavesdroppers are locked out, and information (like passwords or credit card info) will be private when sent to the site.

Chrome’s “not secure” warning helps you understand when the connection to the site you're on isn’t secure and, at the same time, motivates the site's owner to improve the security of their site. Since our announcement nearly two years ago, HTTPS usage has made incredible progress. We’ve found in our Transparency Report that:

76 percent of Chrome traffic on Android is now protected, up from 42 percent

85 percent of Chrome traffic on ChromeOS is now protected, up from 67 percent

83 of the top 100 sites on the web use HTTPS by default, up from 37

We knew that rolling out the warning to all HTTP pages would take some time, so we started by only marking pages without encryption that collect passwords and credit card info. Then we began showing the “not secure” warning in two additional situations: when people enter data on an HTTP page, and on all HTTP pages visited in Incognito mode.

Eventually, our goal is to make it so that the only markings you see in Chrome are when a site is not secure, and the default unmarked state is secure. We will roll this out over time, starting by removing the “Secure” wording in September 2018. And in October 2018, we’ll start showing a red “not secure” warning when users enter data on HTTP pages.

In October’s version of Chrome (70), you’ll see a red “not secure” notifications when you enter data on an HTTP page.

Making encryption easy

If you’re a site owner looking to migrate (or build!) your site on HTTPS, we’ve helped make the process as simple and inexpensive as possible. Improvements include managed HTTPS for Google App Engine, required and automatic HTTPS on all .app domains, and free and automated certificates through Let’s Encrypt (Chrome is a Platinum sponsor). And if you’re in the process of migrating to HTTPS, look out for messages coming from Search Console with further information and guidance.

So when you’re shopping for concert tickets or online banking, rest assured: you’ll be warned if a site is not protecting your data with HTTPS. And we’ll continue to improve Chrome’s security, to make sure you’re using the most secure browser out there.
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Source: A milestone for Chrome security: marking HTTP as "not secure"

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