Cyber security alert: Update Google Chrome now to stay protected from scammers

In today's digital age, it is important to be aware of online security.

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) has warned Google Chrome users about certain versions of the browser.

Vulnerabilities

CERT-IN has identified vulnerabilities in specific versions of Google Chrome.

Users of Chrome versions before 114.0.5735.198 on Mac and Linux, and versions 114.0.5735.198/199 on Windows, are potentially at risk.

These vulnerabilities involve type confusion in V8 components, use-after-free media, and the Guest View component.

Exploiting these vulnerabilities may allow remote attackers to compromise your system.

Risks

Remote attackers can exploit the vulnerabilities in Google Chrome by tricking users into visiting malicious websites.

When a user opens such a webpage, the attacker can gain unauthorised access to their system.

This unauthorised access puts sensitive data at risk, including personal information, login details, and confidential files.

To protect your data and minimise the risk of being affected by these vulnerabilities, it is important to take proactive measures.

One crucial step is enabling automatic updates in your Google Chrome settings.

Keeping your browser up to date adds an important layer of protection against new threats.