If you use Google Chrome, then be alert! The Government of India has released a high-risk warning for Google Chrome users. The government has alerted people about the security flaws found in Chrome, which can endanger your data. Users have been advised to update their browser immediately to avoid potential cyber attacks. Let us know in detail why this warning has been issued and what steps you should take.
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Serious security flaws found in Google Chrome
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-in) of the Government of India has identified many security weaknesses in Google Chrome. Taking advantage of these weaknesses, hackers can access your system remote, steal sensitive data, change information or crash the browser, so that it will not be worth using.
What are these cyber threats?
- Dinyl of Service (DOS) Attack: In this the system is filled with Malisius traffic, which slows down or stops working.
- Data Breach: Hackers can steal sensitive information by taking advantage of weaknesses.
- System crash and browser lock: Some flaws can create the browser or cause rendering error.
- Privacy Risk: If the security patches are not installed, your personal data may be unsafe.
The government has said that both individual users and organizations are in danger, so it is necessary to update Chrome immediately.
Which devices are the most danger?
According to the CERT-in report, devices with the following versions are the most in danger:
- Windows and Mac: Google Chrome version 134.0.6998.88/.89
- Linux: Google Chrome version 134.0.6998.88 before version
If you are using any of these versions, then immediately update your browser.
How to check whether your Google Chrome is updated or not?
If you want to know whether your Chrome browser is on the latest version, then follow these easy steps:
- Open Google Chrome.
- Click on the three-dot (⋮) icon in the top-right corner.
- Go to the “Help” option.
- Click on “About Google Chrome”.
- Now a new page will open, where your Chrome version will be seen.
- If any update is available, Chrome will start being automatically updated.
- After the update, it will be necessary to restart the browser so that the new security patches can be applied.
How to update Google Chrome?
- Open the chrome and click on the three-dot (⋮) icon in the top-right corner.
- Go to the “Help” section and choose “About Google Chrome”.
- Chrome will automatically check the update and if any new update is available, it will start downloading.
- After the update is completed, restart the browser so that all changes can be effective.
