Geolocation is enabled to track users'' physical location
Description
Disable "default geolocation" setting, as it can reveal user''s real location to websites even when using a Virtual Private Network (VPN). This can lead to increased personal and business risk.
Severity
Info
Category
Chrome Security Hardening
Resolution
Follow the below steps in GPO to resolve the misconfiguration.
Windows group policy:
1. Open the group policy editor tool with gpedit.msc
2. Navigate to Policy Path: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesGoogleGoogle ChromeContent Settings Policy Name: Default geolocation setting Policy State: Enabled Policy Value: Do not allow any site to track the users' physical location
Does remediation require reboot?
No
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