Google Chrome Users Warned by CERT-In: Security Flaws Detected
India’s Government Issues Security Warning for Google Chrome: Are You on the Risk Scale?
Government Dangerous Alert Issued to Chrome Users
The Indian Government declared an emergency of vital systems concerning the security of Google Chrome for its users. CERT-In has indicated the presence of a very serious vulnerability that holds its ground to endanger millions of users on the Windows, macOS and Linux platforms. Such security holes may give hackers a scope to glean valuable personal information, access your secret information and even manipulate your system remotely.
What Makes the Chrome Security Threat Deadly?
The vulnerabilities arise from a collection of security loopholes in the chrome framework. Hackers may then take advantage of the flaws built into chrome V8 engine, PDFium, DevTools and Media components causing possible cyber threats to the unsuspecting users thereof.
These Security Issues Include –
Memory Exploits: Errors in the V8, PDFium, and Media components expose the data that is stored to hackers.
DevTools Directory Traversal: The vulnerability in DevTools permits the attacker to traverse unused restricted directories.
Chrome Profile Management Bugs: The use of free bugs in Chrome Profiles allows the injection of malicious commands.
Browser UI and Permission Weaknesses: These keys are riddled with poor security enforcement and pose the risk of unauthorized data access.
Is Your Chrome Version Affected?
This means, that if you are using an outdated Chrome version then definitely you are under threat. CERT-In has warned that the following versions are vulnerable:
Linux: Chrome versions earlier than 134.0.6998.35
Windows: Chrome versions earlier than 134.0.6998.35/36
macOS: Chrome versions earlier than 134.0.6998.44/45
Using one of these versions leaves your browser and personal data exposed to cyberattacks.
How to Update Chrome to Protect Your Data
A protection measure entails an immediate update of Google Chrome due to these threats. Here are the steps to protect your data by updating Chrome with utmost urgency:
- Launch Google Chrome on your device.
- Click on the three dots at the top right corner.
- Navigate to Settings > About Chrome to check for updates.
- Update if the new version is found.
- Restart Chrome to put in effect the security patches.
Allowing for automatic updates will always keep you secure from new vulnerabilities.
Why You Need to Update Chrome Right Away
Every moment wasted after updates increases the chances of:
Remote Code Execution – Hackers install their malware on your system without your consent.
Data Breaches – Critical passwords could be stolen and bank information.
System Hijacking– By remote access, a cybercriminal might take full control of your device.
The Concluding Line
We consider the CERT-In warnings extremely important and urge users to update Google Chrome for the sake of their data protection. Since cyber threats evolve very quickly, keeping your software updated stands as the best shield against attacks.
Stay updated, stay safe!
