Indian Govt Warns About Major Google Chrome Security Alert: What You Need to Know
Google Chrome has been hit with a major zero-day threat, sparking concern among users and cyber experts. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high severity alert regarding this zero-day vulnerability.
Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Explained
Zero-day vulnerabilities are a cause for alarm as they involve attacks that exploit unknown security flaws. In the case of Google Chrome, multiple vulnerabilities have been identified that could allow a remote attacker to compromise targeted systems. These vulnerabilities include a use-after-free error in visuals and angle components, as well as a heap buffer overflow in WebAudio.
The affected versions of Google Chrome are:
- Google Chrome versions prior to 124.0.6367.201/.202 for Windows and Mac
- Google Chrome versions prior to 124.0.6367.201 for Linux
Take Action Now
To address this security issue, Google has released an update for Chrome. It is crucial for users to ensure that their devices are running the latest version of the browser. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open Google Chrome
- Click on the three-dot menu
- Select "Settings"
- Go to "About"
- Click on "Update Chrome"
By updating Chrome to the latest version, users can protect their systems from potential vulnerabilities. It is recommended that all Google Chrome users, regardless of their operating system, promptly install the update to safeguard their online security.
