Google Chrome is used by billions across the globe and even in India many people rely on the web browser on desktop and mobile as well. But this popularity also makes it a prime target for hackers, and regular security concerns puts the browser in a spot. The latest Chrome security warning comes via the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) with a high severity ranking, which will get millions of Chrome users worried.
Google Chrome Security Warning April 2024: What You Should Know
The CERT-In bulletin has marked it with a high-severity rating. The post says, “multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Google Chrome, which could be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) condition on the targeted system.”
The security issue has been spotted in the memory access of the browser which could allow the bad actor to make you click on website links with malicious software that can bypass your device security and steal data.
Google Chrome Versions Affected By Security Alert
– Google Chrome versions prior to 123.0.6312.105/.106/.107 for Windows and Mac
– Google Chrome versions prior to 123.0.6312.105 for Linux
Chrome is available on Windows, Mac and even Linux platforms, which means a large chunk of PC users need to be careful of opening mails and downloading from links.
To be safe, users must download the latest available software update for Google Chrome on whichever platform they are on. You can do this by heading over to the three-dot menu on Chrome – Settings – About – Update Chrome.
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