Google says Chrome cuts 7 billion unwanted Android notifications a day to fight abuse
Source Bleeping Computer
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Google Chrome's anti-abuse systems have significantly reduced unwanted Android notifications by over 7 billion per day in early 2026. These unwanted notifications have been used to distribute scams, malware, phishing attempts, and fraudulent payment requests. Chrome employs a multi-layered 'Swiss cheese' defense model to block abusive notifications at various stages. It automatically revokes notification permissions from inactive or suspicious websites and analyzes coordinated behaviors across related sites to identify malicious actors. Disruptive sites face limits on notification volume, reducing background activity and battery consumption. Users can manage notification permissions through Chrome settings on both desktop and Android.