Google announced that the lock will be replaced by a new “tune” icon with the release of Chrome 117 in September to help users better understand what its actual purpose is.

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Google announced Tuesday that the lock icon will be replaced by a new ‘tune’ icon with the release of Chrome 117 in September. The new tune icon isn’t getting any additional features otherwise and will continue to mark plaintext HTTP (few as they may be) as insecure on all platforms.

Google is replacing Chrome’s misleading lock icon

<p>Interesting read, thank you.  I missed the 11% study when it came out so I appreciated learning about that too.  No wonder so many people have trouble following simple “help desk” instructions if only 11% are aware of basic browser functions (which is an eye-opening moment for me!)</p>
