If you use Google Chrome browser then this news is important for you. The Cyber Security Agency of the Government of India, CERT-in, has issued a warning of serious security flaws in Chrome. Let’s know which users are in danger and what is protected.
Google chrome users beware
In today’s digital age, web browser has become an important part of our everyday life. Especially Google Chrome, which is the most commonly used browser worldwide. But now a serious warning has come out for Chrome users, which may be overwhelming to ignore.
Why Cert-in issued warning?
The Cyber Security Agency of the Government of India, Cert-in (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) has recently issued an alert. This warning is for users who use Google Chrome on the desktop. According to CERT-in, Chrome has been found to have security flaws that can steal the data of cyber criminals users by taking advantage of which they can take advantage of, or take their system under control.
What is the real problem?
According to the CERT-in report, some important features of Google Chrome have lacked security due to incorrect coding. These include:
- Custom Tabs
- Intents
- Extensions
- Navigation
- Autofill
- Downloads (Downloads)
To take advantage of these flaws, hackers prepare a special type of website. If a user accidentally clicks on that website, the hackers can run their desired code in the user’s system. This may threaten their entire system.
Which verses are affected?
This problem is mainly seen in the old verses of Google Chrome. According to CERT-in, all the Chrome versions older than the version below are in danger:
- Linux: 135.0.7049.52 version before
- Windows and Macos: 135.0.7049.41/42 version before
Users who are using Chrome on their personal or office computer and have not updated Chrome till now may face problems such as data theft, system crash or browser volatility.
What can be possible losses?
If you are running an old version of Chrome and do not update it, then you may suffer many disadvantages:
- Personal data theft: Bank details, login passwords, photos, documents etc. can be stolen.
- Browser Control: The hacker can take your browser completely under control.
- System Crash: Computer may suddenly hang or crash.
- Fishing Attack: You can be cheated through fake websites and get information.
- Malware Attack: Dangerous software or viruses can be added to the system.
This is how to update Google Chrome?
- Open Google Chrome in your computer.
- Click on three dots on the top right.
- Go to “Help” (help) option.
- Click on “About Google Chrome” from there.
- Now Chrome will check the update itself.
- If a new version is available, the update will automatically download.
- After the update is completed, click on “Relaunch” (resume).
Why is it necessary to turn on the auto update?
To avoid any such problem in future, it is necessary that you keep the automatic update on your Chrome browser on. As soon as a new update comes from this, it will be installed automatically and you will not need to do anything manually.
Experts’ opinion
Cyber security experts say that in today’s time when most of the works are online, the security of the browser becomes the most important. Any small lapse can endanger your personal information. So updating Chrome is not just an option, but a need.
