TMA-ANDROID-3.5
Ensure 'Search and URL suggestions' is set to 'Disabled'
Description
Google Chrome uses a prediction service to show related searches, matches from browsing history, and popular websites while a user types in the address bar. The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.
How it is checked
Audit method: Manual review
This recommendation cannot be checked automatically. A scan lists it with these instructions when you pass --include-manual.
Follow the below steps to verify that Search and URL suggestions is Disabled: Chrome Icon > Menu Icon > Settings > Privacy > Verify that Search and URL suggestions checkbox is unchecked.
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Follow the below steps to Disable the Search and URL suggestions feature: Chrome Icon > Menu Icon > Settings > Privacy > Uncheck the Search and URL suggestions checkbox.
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- androidchrome
- Reference
- CIS Google Android Benchmark v1.6.0 - 3.5 Ensure 'Search and URL suggestions' is set to 'Disabled'