Govt Has A New Security Warning For Google Chrome Users: Update Now!
2 years, 7 months ago

Govt Has A New Security Warning For Google Chrome Users: Update Now!

News 18  

Google Chrome is the most popular web browser in the market, used by millions. According to the latest warning from India’s CERT-In cyber crime body, the Google Chrome version 100 carries a high-level security issue and it has asked everyone to update their Google Chrome browser to the 101 version right away. CERT-In warning mentions that any Google Chrome version before 101.0.4951.41 is susceptible to third-party attacks because of the security issue with the web browser. How To Update Google Chrome Browser Google Chrome has an easy way to let you update the browser manually, and you can follow these steps to get the latest Chrome version. – Open Google Chrome – Click on the three-dot menu on the top-right of the interface – Scroll down to Help and hover the mouse to see About Google Chrome, click on it – You will see the current Google Chrome version running on your system – Update to the latest version to protect your system from the security flaw – Restart Chrome to enable the latest version of the browser WATCH VIDEO: Elon Musk Buys Twitter: Here Are 4 Big Changes You Can Expect Luckily, Google has discovered these flaws and an update has been prepped up for Windows, macOS and Linux users who should be getting it in the coming days.

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Government issues high-security alert for Google Chrome users: Here's how to stay safe
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Government issues high-security alert for Google Chrome users: Here's how to stay safe

India TV News  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, under the Central Government, has issued a critical security warning for Google Chrome users. This warning highlights a significant flaw in Google’s web browser that could allow hackers to access users' private data. Since Google Chrome is the most popular web browser worldwide, with a 70% market share, millions of users could potentially be …

Google Chrome Users In India Warned About Major Security Risk By Govt: Should You Be Worried?
6 months ago

Google Chrome Users In India Warned About Major Security Risk By Govt: Should You Be Worried?

News 18  

The security warnings continue to cause concerns for Indian users in June. The new security bulletin dated June 14 comes with a high-severity rating which affects millions of Chrome users on PC and Linux systems. Chrome Alert: WHAT DOES CERT-IN SECURITY WARNING SAY Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Chrome which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code …

CERT-In issues alert for high severity vulnerability in Google Chrome
6 months, 3 weeks ago

CERT-In issues alert for high severity vulnerability in Google Chrome

The Hindu  

India’s Computer Emergency Response Team issued a warning for a high severity vulnerability reported in Google Chrome for desktops. The vulnerability reportedly impacts both Windows and Mac users and can be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on targeted systems. According to CERT-In, the vulnerability in Chrome exists due to a type confusion flaw which can be …

Centre warns users of vulnerabilities in Google Chrome, Siemens products: Here's what to do
7 months ago

Centre warns users of vulnerabilities in Google Chrome, Siemens products: Here's what to do

India TV News  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, which falls under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, has issued a warning about vulnerabilities in Google Chrome and Siemens products. These vulnerabilities could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. "A vulnerability has been reported in Google Chrome for Desktop which could be exploited by a remote …

Google fixes fifth –zero-day vulnerability in Chrome’s latest security update
7 months, 1 week ago

Google fixes fifth –zero-day vulnerability in Chrome’s latest security update

The Hindu  

Google released a security update for Chrome to fix a zero-day vulnerability. The security vulnerability was being exploited in the wild, and could result in data leakage, code execution and crashes in the software. The flaw can be misused to access data by other software or components and could result in data leakage, code execution and crashes in the software. …

Google Chrome Security Alert For Indian Users From The Govt: Should You Be Worried?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Google Chrome Security Alert For Indian Users From The Govt: Should You Be Worried?

News 18  

Google Chrome is used by billions across the globe and even in India many people rely on the web browser on desktop and mobile as well. The latest Chrome security warning comes via the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team with a high severity ranking, which will get millions of Chrome users worried. Google Chrome Security Warning April 2024: What You …

Google urges millions of Chrome users to update browsers NOW after uncovering flaw that lets hackers take over computers
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Google urges millions of Chrome users to update browsers NOW after uncovering flaw that lets hackers take over computers

Daily Mail  

Google has urged millions of Chrome users to update their browsers after uncovering a malicious attack that lets hackers take control of computers. Google has issued a 'critical' Chrome update to protect users from cyberattacks Google confirmed that Russia, North Korea, Belarus, and the People's Republic of China had instigated many of the hacks Google reported that the flaw in …

Indian Govt Issues 'High-Risk' Chrome Security Warning: Update Now
10 months, 1 week ago

Indian Govt Issues 'High-Risk' Chrome Security Warning: Update Now

News 18  

India Government’s Computer Emergency Response Team or CERT-In keeps sending out alerts, warning the masses about various vulnerabilities that are discovered in consumer-grade products—be it Android or iOS, Mac, or Windows. Now, it is back with yet another alert in the form of multiple ‘high’ risk vulnerabilities found in Google Chrome. Further, CERT-In said, “These vulnerabilities exist in Google Chrome …

Govt Urges Google Chrome Users To Update Immediately, Issues High Severity Warning
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt Urges Google Chrome Users To Update Immediately, Issues High Severity Warning

ABP News  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a high-risk warning concerning numerous vulnerabilities identified in Google Chrome OS. In its latest security advisory dated February 08, 2024, labelled as CIVN-2024-0031, the government research team has disclosed that the identified vulnerabilities present significant risks to users of Google Chrome OS versions preceding 114.0.5735.350 on the LTS channel. Use after free …

Centre issues security warning to Google Chrome users: Here's what you need to do
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre issues security warning to Google Chrome users: Here's what you need to do

India TV News  

If you're a Google Chrome fan using it on your Windows PC or Mac, there's something crucial you need to know as we kick off the year. The Indian government, through CERT-In, is waving a flag for those still hanging on to the older versions of Google Chrome. CERT-In is saying several weak points in the old Chrome could be …

Govt issues high-risk warning for Google Chrome users, here is how you can protect your device
1 year, 2 months ago

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

India Today  

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 …

Google Chrome Desktop users on these versions have high-risk hacking threat
1 year, 2 months ago

Google Chrome Desktop users on these versions have high-risk hacking threat

Hindustan Times  

The central cybersecurity agency has issued a warning to Google Chrome desktop users about a high-risk threat posed by remote hackers gaining access to systems and executing malicious operations. CERT-IN, a nodal agency under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, highlighted in the vulnerability note, "Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Google Chrome for Desktop." Using these vulnerabilities, the …

Indian Govt Warns Google Chrome Users Of 'High-Risk' Vulnerabilities; Update NOW
1 year, 4 months ago

Indian Govt Warns Google Chrome Users Of 'High-Risk' Vulnerabilities; Update NOW

News 18  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, which falls under the umbrella of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has issued a ‘high-severity’ warning to Google Chrome desktop users—advising them to update their browsers as soon as possible to avoid hackers from executing arbitrary code and bypassing security measures. CERT-In has noted that “multiple vulnerabilities” exist in the affected versions …

Why users should update Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers
1 year, 8 months ago

Why users should update Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers

The Hindu  

A security bug detected in the V8 engine, used in processing JavaScript, of Chromium-based internet browsers could impact the security of users. Detected by Google’s Threat Analysis Group, the security bug could be used by cybercriminals to infect users’ devices without any active action on the part of the user and can be exploited by luring users to visit a …

Google fixes 8th zero-day vulnerability of 2022. Details here
2 years ago

Google fixes 8th zero-day vulnerability of 2022. Details here

Hindustan Times  

Google has released a crucial security update for the desktop version of Chrome web browser that fixes another zero-day vulnerability. “Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2022-4135 exists in the wild,” read blog post on Thursday. According to a report by Livemint on Saturday, the update would start rolling out over the coming days and weeks and Chrome users …

Google Chrome New Update Offers Fix For Major Security Issue: Get It Now
2 years, 1 month ago

Google Chrome New Update Offers Fix For Major Security Issue: Get It Now

News 18  

Google Chrome on PC is getting an important security update this week, and all Windows, mac and Linux users should update to their latest version of Chrome right away. Google isn’t giving all the details about the security issue that has demanded this update, but users should be getting the new version in the coming days and weeks. As for …

Centre issues fresh warning to Google Chrome users, says ‘remote attacker…’
2 years, 1 month ago

Centre issues fresh warning to Google Chrome users, says ‘remote attacker…’

Hindustan Times  

The Centre has sounded a warning to Google Chrome users about multiple vulnerabilities which could make their web browsers vulnerable to hackers. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, an agency under the ministry of electronics and information technology which regularly issues updates on cyber security, has issued a high severity warning for the users. According to CERT-IN, multiple vulnerabilities exist …

Government issues high severity warning for Google Chrome users: Details
2 years, 2 months ago

Government issues high severity warning for Google Chrome users: Details

Live Mint  

National cyber agency CERT-In has issued a high severity warning for Google Chrome users. In its latest advisory, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team says that some Google Chrome versions on desktop are affected by multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities, the agency says, exist in Google Chrome for Desktop due to use-after-free in CSS, insufficient validation of untrusted input in developer …

Multiple threats affecting user security detected in Google Chrome and Zoom
2 years, 3 months ago

Multiple threats affecting user security detected in Google Chrome and Zoom

The Hindu  

The Computer Emergency Response Team on Friday released notes for vulnerabilities affecting Google Chrome’s desktop version for Mac and Linux users. These vulnerabilities have been detected in Zoom’s on-premise meeting connector and can be exploited by attackers to access audio and video feed of meetings, while staying invisible to participants in the meeting. In Google Chrome The vulnerabilities detected in …

Centre issues hacker warning for Google Chrome for desktop users
2 years, 3 months ago

Centre issues hacker warning for Google Chrome for desktop users

Hindustan Times  

The Narendra Modi government has issued a high-risk warning to Google Chrome desktop users of remote hackers getting access to the system and executing malicious operations. The government agency cautions that a remote attacker could bypass security restriction and execute arbitrary code. CERT-IN cautioned in the vulnerability note, “Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Google Chrome for Desktop.” It added …

Here’s why you must update Google Chrome on your laptop
2 years, 3 months ago

Here’s why you must update Google Chrome on your laptop

Live Mint  

Google has released a critical update for the Google Chrome browser that fixes a security bug in it. In order to secure customer’s data and privacy online, it is important that users must update to the latest version of Google Chrome. We will also retain restrictions if the bug exists in a third party library that other projects similarly depend …

Chrome for Windows and Mac getting an important security fix, Google says update now
2 years, 3 months ago

Chrome for Windows and Mac getting an important security fix, Google says update now

India Today  

Google is rolling out an important update for Google Chrome's desktop client to address a highly dangerous zero-day vulnerability. Google says the Chrome desktop app for Mac, Linux, and Windows has been updated to version 105.0.5195.102 to patch the 'CVE-2022-3075' vulnerability. Details about the bug remain unclear, and Google says the information will be made public until a majority of …

High severity vulnerabilities detected in Google Chrome for the third time this month
2 years, 3 months ago

High severity vulnerabilities detected in Google Chrome for the third time this month

The Hindu  

Some versions of Chrome browser for desktop users may be prone to multiple vulnerabilities, according to Computer Emergency Response Team. CERT-In said vulnerabilities exist after free in network service, webSOL, layout, phonehub, browser tag, tab strip, splitscreen, passwords, sign-In flow heap buffer overflow in screen capture, WebUI, Exosphere and Window manager, inappropriate implementation in site isolation, Chrome OS lockscreen, pointer …

Government warns against multiple vulnerabilities in Google Chrome OS: Details
2 years, 3 months ago

Government warns against multiple vulnerabilities in Google Chrome OS: Details

Live Mint  

Google Chrome OS has multiple vulnerabilities that can allow hackers to cause a denial-of-service attack on the victim’s chromebook. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has spotted multiple vulnerabilities in Google ChromeOS LTS channel version prior to 96.0.4664.219. In its advisory, it says that “multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Google ChromeOS which could allow a remote attacker to execute …

How to check and update Google Chrome version on your laptop
2 years, 4 months ago

How to check and update Google Chrome version on your laptop

Live Mint  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a warning against multiple vulnerabilities in Google Chrome. Wondering how to check which Google Chrome version is running on your laptop and how to update it? How to check Google Chrome version running on laptop - Open Google Chrome on your computer - Click on the three dots placed at the top-right …

Google Chrome's update brings new features: What to know
2 years, 4 months ago

Google Chrome's update brings new features: What to know

Live Mint  

Search engine Google Chrome updates to version 104.0.5112.81. The browser has integrated Google Lens feature into Chrome to make things easier. Clicking on any image and using the “Search with Google Lens" option will enhance the search. Livemint tops charts as the fastest growing news website in the world 🌏 3.6 Crore Indians visited in a single day choosing us …

New Chrome Vulnerability Reported For Android Users, Update Now
2 years, 5 months ago

New Chrome Vulnerability Reported For Android Users, Update Now

News 18  

Chrome on Android has a new vulnerability which can be fixed by updating the app to the latest version. The security issue is estimated to be categorised in the high severity level, which means users should update the web browser app on their Android smartphones right away to get the latest version of Chrome. If you have an Android phone …

Beware! Google Chrome And Mozilla Firefox Browsers Found Ridden With High-Risk Bugs
2 years, 6 months ago

Beware! Google Chrome And Mozilla Firefox Browsers Found Ridden With High-Risk Bugs

ABP News  

Indian government's CERT-In or Computer Emergency Response Team has cautioned against multiple severe vulnerabilities in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers that are capable of revealing sensitive private user information to remote attackers who can breach security protections. According to India's nodal agency that deals with cyber security threats, hacking and phishing, Google Chrome versions prior to 96.0.4664.209 are affected …

Govt Issues 'High Risk' Warning For Chrome OS, Mozilla Firefox Users: Here's How To Keep Yourself Safe
2 years, 6 months ago

Govt Issues 'High Risk' Warning For Chrome OS, Mozilla Firefox Users: Here's How To Keep Yourself Safe

News 18  

The government of India has issued a “high risk” warning for some Google and Mozilla products in India. The Computer Emergency Response Team has flagged several vulnerabilities that are providing hackers access to all of user’s data and is allowing them to execute code on the victim’s system by bypassing all security mechanisms. Google has also urged Chromebook users to …

Govt. of India issues high-severity warning for Google Chrome & Firefox users, here’s how to stay safe
2 years, 6 months ago

Govt. of India issues high-severity warning for Google Chrome & Firefox users, here’s how to stay safe

Firstpost  

CERT-In has flagged certain versions of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox to be severely vulnerable to hackers and malicious programmes. The Computer Emergency Response Team of India or CERT-In has flagged a number of vulnerabilities in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. According to the government agency, these vulnerabilities allow hackers to install malicious programs that can steal sensitive user data, …

Google launches new logo for its Chrome browser in latest update
2 years, 8 months ago

Google launches new logo for its Chrome browser in latest update

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Google has announced a new logo for its Chrome browser. It comes in …

Google Chrome releases an urgent update, users must download it immediately
2 years, 8 months ago

Google Chrome releases an urgent update, users must download it immediately

India Today  

If you use Google Chrome, you should update your app immediately. Google has rolled out Chrome version 99.0.4844.84 for Windows, Mac, and Linux, urging users to update their browser as soon as possible. In a Chrome Releases Blog Post, Google has explained that this version has just one security update focused on the zero-day exploit CVE-2022-1096, which was first reported …

Google Chrome Security Issue: Update Your Google Chrome Browser Immediately To Avoid Getting ‘Hacked’
2 years, 8 months ago

Google Chrome Security Issue: Update Your Google Chrome Browser Immediately To Avoid Getting ‘Hacked’

News 18  

Soon after Google rolled out an emergency update to Chrome browser version 99 to fix critical vulnerabilities in the internet browser, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a high severity advisory for internet users, warning users to update to the latest Google Chrome version 99.0.4844.84 immediately. “A vulnerability has been reported in Google Chrome, which could allow a …

Warning! Google Chrome users at high risk, must update the browser immediately
2 years, 9 months ago

Warning! Google Chrome users at high risk, must update the browser immediately

India Today  

Last week, the IT Ministry's Indian Computer Emergency Response Team issued an urgent security warning for Mozilla Firefox users in the country. The CERT-In has warned Chrome users of multiple vulnerabilities, "which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code, bypass security restrictions or cause a denial of service condition on the targeted system". How to update the Google …

Google Chrome rolls out critical security update, users urged to download immediately
3 years ago

Google Chrome rolls out critical security update, users urged to download immediately

India Today  

Google has released a critical update to the Chrome browser that improves its security by patching a zero-day vulnerability that attackers are reportedly already exploiting. In the latest release notes, Google said the new Chrome browser version is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. And since attackers are already exploiting this vulnerability, your personal data, as well as your computer, …

Google warns Chrome users of a major security risk, rolls out update to prevent attack
3 years, 2 months ago

Google warns Chrome users of a major security risk, rolls out update to prevent attack

India Today  

Google has confirmed a critical security risk with Chrome and has warned users to update their web browser to the latest version. Termed CVE-2021-37973, the security lapse affects Chrome users on Linux, macOS as well as Windows, as noted in the blog. Google confirmed this in the blog, mentioning that “an exploit for CVE-2021-37973 exists in the wild.” Such types …

Chrome browser for Windows and Mac now receiving the latest update to patch new zero-day bug
3 years, 5 months ago

Chrome browser for Windows and Mac now receiving the latest update to patch new zero-day bug

India Today  

Google Chrome users are receiving a new security update that brings fixes for several issues with the browser. As pointed out by The Hacker News, this is the ninth zero-day vulnerability addressed by Google for its Chrome browser this year. Chrome users are suggested to update their browser to the latest version to avoid any exploitation of their data through …

Google Chrome Will Soon Warn You About Extensions It Doesn't Trust, Will Still Allow Usage
3 years, 6 months ago

Google Chrome Will Soon Warn You About Extensions It Doesn't Trust, Will Still Allow Usage

News 18  

Google is rolling out new safety features for Chrome. The new features have been built upon the browser’s Enahnced Safe Browsing feature, which was launched last year to offer better warnings against phishing sites. Chrome will now show a warning that what you are installing is not considered “trusted.” In order to be trusted, extensions need to come from a …

Google Chrome Getting a New Update That Fixes Two Critical Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
4 years, 1 month ago

Google Chrome Getting a New Update That Fixes Two Critical Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

News 18  

Google Chrome browser for Windows, Mac, and Linux is getting a new update that addresses two zero-day vulnerabilities discovered in the wild. Users can manually update the browser by heading to ‘more’ at the top right corner and then select update Google Chrome. Last week, Google addressed the second zero-day bug CVE-2020-16009 also residing in Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine. The …

Google Chrome Gets Second Security Update in Two Weeks That Fixes a Critical Zero-Day Vulnerability
4 years, 1 month ago

Google Chrome Gets Second Security Update in Two Weeks That Fixes a Critical Zero-Day Vulnerability

News 18  

Google Chrome desktop browser is receiving a new security update that patches ten bugs with high-risk ratings. This is the second security update Google has released in the last two weeks that also addresses a zero-day vulnerability, identified as CVE-2020-16009 on the browser. The zero-day vulnerability was found to be affecting Google Chrome desktop application for Windows, Mac and Linux …

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