CERT-In, the cyber security agency of the Government of India, has alerted users about serious flaws found in the Chrome browser.
If you also use Google Chrome browser on your computer or laptop, then this news is very important for you. India’s top cyber security agency CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) has issued an important warning regarding Chrome users. The agency has said that serious security flaws have been found in some older versions of Chrome, which can be exploited by cyber criminals.
Who is at risk?
This warning is for users who have not yet installed the latest version of Chrome. If your computer is running Chrome older than version 137.0.7151.119/.120 on Windows or macOS or 137.0.7151.119 on Linux, you may be a victim of a cyber attack.
What could be the harm?
If Chrome isn’t updated, hackers can:
- Can run dangerous code on your system,
- Can crash the browser,
- Can steal your personal or financial information.
All this can happen just by clicking on an infected website and you will not even know about it until the damage is done.
CERT-In gave these important suggestions:
- Update your browser immediately: Install the latest version of Chrome immediately to keep your device secure.
- Keep auto-updates on: Make sure the automatic updates option is turned on in Chrome’s settings so that future security fixes are installed automatically.
- Report an issue: If you notice an issue with Chrome, report it immediately via Google’s bug tracker or their support forum.
How to update Chrome?
- Open the browser and click on three dots (top right)
- Go to Help > About Google Chrome
- Here you will see the version of Chrome and if an update is available, it will start automatically
- Restart the browser after the update
Why is it important to take immediate action?
Cyber attacks have become more advanced than before. Most of the times the user does not even know when and how his system got hacked. In such a situation, you can keep your data and device safe only by installing the latest security update of Chrome.
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