Google Chrome users, beware, a major threat looms. Take these steps to stay safe.

If you use Google Chrome, this news is for you. The government has issued a high-risk security alert regarding a flaw in the desktop version of Google Chrome.

If you use Google Chrome, you are at significant risk of a cyber attack. In fact, several flaws have been discovered in Chrome that could allow cybercriminals to hack your system. Users using older versions are at greater risk. In light of this, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has issued a high-risk security warning for Chrome users.

Desktop users are at risk of hacking.

Google Chrome is one of the most widely used browsers in India. Millions of users use it daily for everything from searching for information on the internet to office work. According to a CERT-In warning, a security vulnerability has been discovered in the desktop version of Chrome. This vulnerability impacts the Chrome browser running on Windows, Linux, and macOS. Hackers can exploit this vulnerability to compromise targeted systems and even crash them. This vulnerability has been found in versions older than 141.0.7390.107/.108 on Windows and Mac, and versions older than 141.0.7390.107 on Linux.

What are the options for users to protect themselves?

Keeping user and data safety in mind, Google has released a security patch for this vulnerability. Therefore, all users are advised to update Chrome. This vulnerability exists in older versions, and updating it can help prevent hacking. You have the option to update Google Chrome manually as well as automatically. Once you enable automatic updates, you won't need to manually update them frequently. Experts recommend keeping your devices and apps updated to protect against cybercrime.