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Google Chrome Users beware! Govt issues warning about browser, check out details

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: December 14, 2021 14:00 IST

The Google Chrome browser is widely used. So this is important news for such users. The Indian Computer Emergency ...

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The Google Chrome browser is widely used. So this is important news for such users. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has alerted Google Chrome users. A bug in Chrome has compromised users' privacy, as well as the risk of malware infiltrating the device. The solution is also given in this instruction. According to the information received, Google has corrected this error and has issued an update for it. So along with the government, Google has also instructed users to install the new Chrome. This update provides 22 security fixes. These flaws have been pointed out by outside researchers to Google.

According to a report by CERT-In, hackers can use users' private information using the vulnerabilities encountered. They can also inject malware into the device, which can cause further damage. The company has released a patch to fix this problem and has asked users to upgrade their browser as soon as possible.

Here's how to get a Google Chrome browser update

  • Go to Google Chrome's settings
  • Go to the About section of Google Chrome in Help
  • Check out your Chrome version here
  • If you have an update, update it.
Tags: Google ChromeIndian Computer Emergency Response Team
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