The Indian government issues a major warning to Google Chrome users: Do this now, or you could face a scandal.

Security flaws have been discovered in some versions of Google Chrome, posing a risk of cyberattacks. In light of this, the government has issued a high-risk warning for users.

If you are a Google Chrome user, you need to be alert. The government agency, Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), has issued a warning stating that several security flaws have been found in the browser, putting users of Google Chrome on Windows, macOS, and Linux at risk of cyberattacks. Attackers can exploit these flaws to gain access to your system, leading to the risk of data theft and personal information.

Which version of Google Chrome is more vulnerable?

If you're using a version of Google Chrome older than 145.0.7632.75/76 on Windows or Mac, or older than 144.0.7559.75 on Linux, you need to be concerned. The agency has found vulnerabilities in these versions of Chrome, making users still using these versions vulnerable to remote attacks. The agency states that these vulnerabilities are found in Chrome's CSS rendering component. By exploiting these vulnerabilities, attackers can manipulate memory handling within the browser, thereby gaining access to the entire system, allowing data theft and service disruption.

What should users do to combat this major threat?

The agency has categorized this warning as high-risk, indicating a significant threat. To address this, users are advised to update their Chrome browser. Users and organizations can install updates released through the Google Stable channel. This update releases security patches to fix these flaws. Users are generally advised to keep their devices and software updated to protect them from cyberattacks and keep them updated with new features.