Govt issues high-risk warning for Google Chrome users, here is how you can protect your device

In a recent security alert, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has raised the alarm for users of Google Chrome. The warning is designated as CERT-In Vulnerability Note CIVN-2023-0295, issued on October 11, 2023, and underscores a series of high-severity vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers and harm the safety and speed of devices using Google Chrome. Affected devices Here is the list of Google Chrome version affected by the 'High' vulnerabilities: â€â Google Chrome versions prior to 118.0.5993.70/.71 for Windows â€â Google Chrome versions prior to 118.0.5993.70 for Mac and Linux How to protect your device CERTIn urges users to update their system immediately. These tools include: eScan CERT-IN Bot Removal: Available on the Google Play Store M-Kavach 2: Developed by C-DAC Hyderabad Free Bot Removal Tool: Available at csk.gov.in Users can access these free malware detection tools through the Cyber Swachhta Kendra portal.