If you also use Google Chrome browser on your computer or laptop, then this news is very important for you. India’s top cyber security agency CERT-in (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) has issued an important warning about Chrome users. The agency has said that some old versions of Chrome have found serious security flaws, which can be taken advantage of.
Who is in danger?
This warning is for those users who have not yet been able to install the latest version of Chrome. If your computer is running an old chrome from 137.0.7151.119/.120 or 137.0.7151.119 on Windows or MACOS, then you can be a victim of cyber attack.
What can be harm?
If Chrome is not updated, then hackers:
- Can run dangerous codes on your system,
- Can crash the browser,
- You can steal your personal or financial information.
All this can only happen by clicking on an infected website and you will not even know it until the loss is done.
Cert-in required suggestions:
1. Update the browser immediately: install the latest version of Chrome immediately so that your device will be protected.
2. Keep an auto-update on: Make sure the automatic update option is started in the settings of Chrome, so that security fixes are installed automatically in the future.
How to update Chrome?
- Open the browser and click on three dots (on the upper right)
- Help > About Google Chrome पर जाएं
- Here you will see the version of Chrome and if the update is available, it will start itself
- Restart the browser after the update
Why is it necessary to take action immediately?
Cyber attacks have now become more advanced than before. Most times the user does not know when and how their system was hacked. In such a situation, you can protect your data and device only by installing the latest security update of Chrome.
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