Google issues warning to billions of users over intrusive ads on Chrome – five steps to safety

GOOLGE has issued a warning to Chrome users over ” intrusive or misleading ads”.

The tech giant has a webpage dedicated to the concerning popups and gives advice on how to avoid them.

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It recommends changing your desktop setting to “prevent sites from showing you intrusive or misleading ads.”

All you have to do is open Chrome and click the horizontal three dots that represent the Settings menu.

They’re found in the top right-hand corner of your screen.

Then, click “Privacy and security” and “Site settings.”

Next, tap “Additional content settings” and then “Additional content settings.”

Make sure “Ads are blocked on sites known to show intrusive or misleading ads” is the selected option.

Google warns: “Sites usually show ads so that they can provide content or services free of charge.

“But, some sites are known to show intrusive or misleading ads.”

If intrusive ads and pop-ups still plague you, you can try resetting your browser settings.

This is useful as the default settings are usually protective.

You’ll find “Reset settings” or “Reset and cleanup” in your Chrome settings depending on what laptop software you have.

Follow the steps to reset and get a fresh Chrome browser.

This post first appeared on Thesun.co.uk