Google Chrome users are being tracked. Last year’s decision to resurrect tracking cookies triggered a privacy storm, as did alleged data collection from private browsing sessions. But Google’s planned new upgrade should fix this once and for all. Don’t get too excited, though. There’s a nasty new tracking surprise that has just gone live.

Google is testing a built-in malware scanner for APK downloads within Chrome on Android, adding another layer of security beyond Play Protect. This new feature, currently in Chrome Canary, will scan APK files for malware before installation,

Online advertisers now allowed to track user data across all internet-enabled devices, including gaming consoles and smart TVs.

Google has a tracking problem. Nowhere is this more acute than with Chrome, the world’s most popular browser and front-end to the company’s marketing machine. Last year, Google reversed its decision to kill off the tracking cookies that follow Chrome’s 3 billion users around the web. That was bad — but you’re about to get something worse.

Google Chrome's controversial relationship with user tracking is facing another dramatic turn. While the tech giant promises a revolutionary upgrade to

Google is currently testing a new security feature in Chrome Canary for Android that can scan APK downloads for potential malware, as reported by MSPowerUser. This comes after recent updates to the Play Store that reduced warnings for downloading APK files.