# Chrome Will Limit Access To Private Networks, Citing Security Reasons 

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**Created:** [January 12, 2022, 9:02pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/chrome-will-limit-access-to-private-networks-citing-security-reasons/212013 "2022-01-12T21:02:29Z")\
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Google says that its Chrome browser will soon block internet websites from [querying and interacting with devices and servers](https://therecord.media/chrome-will-limit-access-to-private-networks-citing-security-reasons/) located inside local private networks, citing security reasons and past abuse from malware operations. From a report:

_The change will take place through the implementation of a new W3C specification called Private Network Access (PNA) that will be rolled out in the first half of the year. The new PNA specification adds a mechanism inside the Chrome browser through which internet sites can ask systems inside local networks for permission before establishing a connection. If local devices, such as servers or routers fail to respond, internet websites will be blocked from connecting._