Google is urging its massive user base of over 1 billion Chrome users to immediately update their browsers to address a critical security vulnerability. The tech giant released an update for Chrome, bringing it to version 124.0.6367.78/.79, which includes a crucial fix for a vulnerability in the browser’s graphics engine that could potentially allow attackers to execute malicious code on target machines. While there have been no reports of exploitation yet, Google considers this fix critical, indicating a credible threat to users’ security.
In addition to the critical fix, the update also addresses two high-severity memory vulnerabilities. Google notes that these types of vulnerabilities are frequently discovered and exploited but has not provided detailed information until most users have updated their browsers.
Given the seriousness of the identified vulnerabilities, it is essential for Chrome users, especially those on Windows, to update promptly. Once details of the fix are made public, the risk of exploitation increases, making it urgent for users to secure their browsers.
To update Google Chrome, users can follow these steps:
1. Open the browser
2. Click on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner
3. Select “Help” and then “About Google Chrome” from the dropdown menu
4. The browser will check for updates and download the latest version
5. Click “Relaunch” to apply the update
This critical security update coincides with Google’s decision to delay the removal of third-party tracking cookies from Chrome until early 2025 to balance user privacy with advertisers’ needs. Read more on Forbes.
