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Google Chrome users alert! Govt issues high-risk warning over critical security flaws: How to stay safe
- The Indian government has issued a high-risk warning for millions of Google Chrome users due to critical security flaws affecting older versions of Chrome on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- These vulnerabilities can allow hackers to remotely take control of users' systems, impacting desktop versions released before 137.0.7151.119/.120 on Windows and macOS, and before 137.0.7151.119 on Linux.
- The flaws stem from technical bugs in Chrome's internal code, specifically a memory management error in the Profiler module and an integer overflow in the V8 JavaScript engine.
- Attackers could execute harmful code, crash the browser, or access sensitive information by tricking users into visiting compromised websites without visible alerts.
- Anyone using outdated Chrome versions on desktops or laptops across Windows, macOS, and Linux should be concerned, with businesses urged to act promptly to prevent potential security breaches.
- To stay safe, users are advised to update Chrome to the latest stable release, Version 137.0.7151.119/.120 for Windows and Mac, and Version 137.0.7151.119 for Linux.
- To update, users can open Chrome, access the three-dot menu, choose Help, and then select About Google Chrome to initiate the download and installation of the update.
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