Google Chrome only blocking a quarter of phishing websites, researchers claim

In response to the findings, a Google spokesman said: 'This study’s methodology and findings demand scrutiny'

Phishing scams can come in the form of emails, text messages and direct messages on social media. File Picture: PA

Google’s Chrome web browser is only preventing users from visiting around a quarter of suspicious sites that are likely to be part of phishing scams, Which? has claimed.

The consumer group said a study searching the web addresses of 800 newly discovered phishing sites in a web browser saw Chrome block only 28% when used on Windows and 25% on an Apple Mac computer.