Danger to Google Chrome users, government issues high-risk warning
CERT-In issues high-risk warning for Google Chrome users: Update browser immediately
Danger to Google Chrome users: Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), a government agency of the Government of India, has issued a high-risk warning for Google Chrome users. This warning states that flaws have been found in some Google Chrome versions, which poses a risk of user data theft. These flaws can especially affect Windows, Linux and Mac users.
What are the flaws and what is the danger from it?
CERT-In has detected serious security flaws in some versions of the Google Chrome browser. Hackers can take advantage of these flaws to access the device and steal sensitive data. If you have an older version of Chrome, your security may be at risk. By exploiting this vulnerability, hackers can bypass your system security and steal sensitive information such as passwords, banking data, or other personal information.
Affected versions
CERT-In has specifically identified vulnerabilities in the following Chrome versions:
- Windows users: Chrome version 134.0.6998.35/36 or older.
- Linux users: Chrome version 134.0.6998.35 or older.
- Mac users: Chrome version 134.0.6998.44/45 or older.
If your system is running any of these versions, you are strongly advised to update the Chrome browser immediately.
CERT-In’s advice
CERT-In has advised all Google Chrome users to update their browser immediately. This is important from a security point of view, as the flaws present in the old version can make your device a victim of cyber attack. By downloading the new version of Chrome, you can avoid these flaws and ensure your online safety.
Why is this warning important?
This warning can be a serious threat not only for individual users but also for organizations. Cyber attacks have become smarter than ever now, and hackers are finding new ways day by day, so that they can steal sensitive data without any hindrance. Therefore, this warning from CERT-In is an attempt to make all internet users aware, so that they can ensure their safety.
CERT-In had given warning earlier also
This is not the first time that CERT-In has warned about flaws in Google Chrome or any other software. In January too, CERT-In had issued a warning for users running on older versions, stating that hackers could exploit these flaws to bypass the security of the system.
