Govt Issues Warning for Google Chrome Users About Multiple Vulnerabilities. Here's the Best solution!

Govt Issues Warning for Google Chrome Users

CERT-In is advising Google Chrome users to quickly update their devices to the latest Chrome version in order to safeguard against possible cyber threats. These threats encompass seizing control of devices or causing software crashes.

Govt Issues Warning 2 for Google Chrome Users

In a recent alert released by the Computer Emergency Response Team in India (CERT-In), a high-risk warning has been issued for users of the widely-used web browser, Google Chrome.

Govt Issues Warning for Google Chrome Users

The official government advisory highlights critical vulnerabilities present in certain versions of the browser that could potentially allow hackers to take control of your computer or crash it.

Govt Issues Warning for Google Chrome Users

These vulnerabilities include a Heap buffer overflow error in WebP, inappropriate implementation in various components such as Custom Tabs, Prompts, Input, Intents, Picture in Picture, and Interstitials, as well as insufficient policy enforcement in Downloads and Autofill.

Govt Issues Warning for Google Chrome Users

CERT-In notes that these vulnerabilities in Google Chrome could potentially be exploited by malicious actors to gain unauthorized access to the victim's system.

Protection measures

o enhance protection, CERT-In highlights that Google has promptly released an update and security fix, addressing the vulnerabilities in their system.

Protection measures

Furthermore, CERT-In advises users to regularly update not only their browser but also other software to mitigate potential similar risks in the future.

Protection measures

If your browser does not update automatically, here’s how you can manually update Google Chrome follow next.

Protection measures

Step 1: Open the Chrome browser on your device. Step 2: Go to the right corner and click on the three vertical dots (if an update is available the tab may show an 'update' message).

Protection measures

Step 3: A drop-down menu will open. Step 4: In the drop-down, menu and look for the settings option. Step 5: Find and click on the ‘Help’ button and then go to the About Google Chrome section.