Indian Govt Issues Warning For People Using Google Chrome Browser

Google Chrome has been hit with yet another zero-day vulnerability which has sent ripples among users and cyber experts. Even the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning for Indian users and has given a high severity ranking to the attack. 

Zero-day vulnerabilities become evident when attackers exploit them, potentially leaving individuals or organizations unaware of the extent of the threat.

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Remote Attackers Can Expose These Chrome Vulnerabilities

Several vulnerabilities have been found in Google Chrome which could be exploited by hackers to take down a targeted system, the security bulletin from CERT-In suggests. “These vulnerabilities exist in Google Chrome due to use-after-free error in visuals and angle components; heap buffer overflow in WebAudio,” CERT-In explains the issue.

The following Chrome versions running on Windows, macOS, and even Linux seem to be affected by the zero-day security issue:

– Google Chrome versions prior to 124.0.6367.201/.202 for Windows and Mac

– Google Chrome versions before 124.0.6367.201 for Linux

Google has already pushed the update and it is important that millions of devices are updated to the newest version of the browser. To be safe, users should download the latest update available for Chrome on whichever platform they are using. To do so, users need to head over to the three-dot menu on Chrome > Settings > About > Update Chrome.

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Google Chrome To Soon Have Paid Secure Version

Google Chrome is one of the most used web browsers around the world, and there are many reasons for it. One of them is the ease of use it offers alongside the add-ons. In a time where data has been of paramount importance, Google seems to be taking data security seriously. The company has launched many features that protect users from potential online attacks.

However, it’s not easy to keep up with the growing number of people that have nefarious intentions. That said, it’s always recommended that users invest in security management and breach detection. Now, the company will soon roll out a new version of Chrome to address such threats, specifically for business customers.

The company’s new Chrome edition is called Chrome Enterprise Premium, which will come in two options -- Core, which is the free version, and Premium, which is the paid version. The company is positioning the new product as a browser that will protect users against online threats more efficiently.

Google says it will achieve this using automatic updates to protect users from new threats, and custom site permission across all managed devices. The new Chrome version is also built to curb suspicious add-ons, protecting users from hackers.