Davey Winder is a technology journalist who covers cybersecurity news and research. He’s covered everything from the true story behind the hacking of Donald Trump’s nude photos to a record-breaking ransomware payment of $75 million.
It has been both the best of weeks and the worst of weeks, depending on your outlook. Microsoft has announced fixes for, and now Google has released an update to the Chrome web browser addressing bio less than four high-severity security issues. Here’s what you need to know and do now.
Google is withholding the full technical details of the security vulnerabilities that are fixed in this update, as is usual practise, until such a time as the majority of Chrome users have had the opportunity to update the software. Google also restricts access to such data if the vulnerability exists in a third-party library that could be used by other projects which may not have yet had the chance to secure.
Users are advised to update the Google Chrome browser by going to the Help|About option in the menu, and if the update is available, it will automatically start downloading. It is vital, however, to restart your browser in order to activate the security update after installing it.Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas and facts in a safe space.
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