Issued 'critical' warning to billions of Chrome users – 'Update it now' – Makeleio.gr

Cybersecurity experts are urging Google users to update their Chrome browser as soon as possible.

Google's latest blog post highlights an important security update released for its browser. Google rolled out the update earlier this week, on Tuesday, March 26, to target it Seven security fixes for Chrome.

Chrome version “123.0.6312.86/.87” for Windows and Mac and “123.0.6312.86” for Linux will be released in the coming days/weeks. The update also addresses a serious security vulnerability Which can be used by attackers to penetrate the user's system.

This vulnerability is identified as «CVE-2024-2883» It could allow a remote attacker to exploit your server via a malicious HTML page.

Once the user visits such a website, It is possible that the attacker can take control of his computer.

Why should you update?

Updating your browser ensures that your device has access to the latest security measures available. Experts stress that keeping your software up to date is one of the most important things you can do to keep your product secure.

Conversely, not updating will make your browser more vulnerable to malware and errors.

How to stay safe

To protect yourself from zero-day vulnerability, you should update your Chrome browser immediately:

• First go to your device and open the Chrome browser.
• In the upper right corner, tap the three-dot menu icon, then tap Settings.
• On the left, click About Chrome and Chrome will check for and download updates automatically.
• If the update is ready, click Restart to update to apply it.

Additional tips

There are some things you can do to protect your device from malware and vulnerabilities.

• For beginners, You only install apps from the Google Play Store – This will help make sure that the apps you download are safe.
• Be careful when clicking on links In emails or text messages, these often lead to phishing sites.
• It helps a lot Using a security application with malware protection;From your device.
• Be careful of fake sites Or those that contain constant pop-up ads, because they may contain malware.