Google has acknowledged a vulnerability with Chrome, which was discovered by Microsoft. Google made an update to the browser to fix it.
Google Chrome isn’t having the best year in 2024. The web browser has been hit with a bunch of vulnerabilities, though Google quickly patched them up. In the latest twist, Microsoft found another vulnerability in Chrome, which Google admitted is being exploited by hackers. The search giant rolled out an update to fix it just two days after finding out. So, if you haven’t updated your browser yet, you'll want to do it now.
Update Google Chrome to stay protected Google has updated the Chrome stable channel to 128.0.6613.84/.85 for Windows and Mac, plus 128.0.6613.84 for Linux. The update should download to your PC automatically, but you are advised to check and restart the browser to ensure it installs. See the steps below to learn how. How to update Chrome The vulnerability is unlikely to affect mobile devices.
additional ways to protect your privacy While updating Chrome should fix the vulnerability, below are some security tips you can follow to further bolster your privacy and security. 1. Have strong antivirus software: Hackers often gain access to devices by sending infected emails or documents or tricking you into clicking a link that downloads malware.
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