Secure sites are marked with a green lock and the word “Secure.” Unsecured sites will still employ the neutral icon, but with the words, “Not Secure” next to it.Įventually, the neutral icon will change to a red triangle next to the words, “Not Secure.”Ĭhanging the Google Chrome security warning to something more obvious serves two purposes. In January 2017, Google began to place more accurate icons in the address bar. If you click on that icon, you will get a dropdown box that says, “Your connection to this site is not fully secure.”

In the Chrome 56 update, an HTTP site is currently marked with a neutral icon. Now Google is striving to make the public more aware of the importance of site security. Making HTTPS a ranking signal (one of literally hundreds) tells us that Google thinks it’s important. But let’s not forget, there are nearly 70% of sites still not using HTTPS.

Web security will always be an important topic for Google, and the 30% HTTPS adoption rate is an indication that webmasters are listening. The new look of Google Chrome security warning In short, after seeing the security icons so many times, their message loses its meaning. This same mechanism is responsible for our ability to ignore repetitive images. We’re hardwired to notice things that are different or threatening. The reason for this is based in brain biology. As it turns out, humans are pretty good at symbol reading, but not so great at interpreting these symbols after a while. In previous versions of Chrome, this symbol might have been a green lock, a yellow warning triangle, or a lock with a red X on it. You may not have paid much attention to it before, but the symbol just to the left of the website address gives you an indication of just how secure a particular site is. One of the more obvious changes is the icon found in the address bar that indicates site security. The backside of this update is interesting mostly to web developers, but the general public benefits from it, too. Google wants to encourage this kind of security, particularly for sites collecting data such as credit card numbers.Ĭhrome’s latest update (aka Chrome 56) is marked with a number of changes and features designed to improve the search experience for all users. It’s no secret that Google’s long-term goal is a more secure web. Sites that utilize encryption provide a secure connection between a server and a browser. This icon alerts the visitors to the website that their connection is secure.

When the connection is not secure