Urgent Alert: Update Your Google Chrome Browser Immediately!

India's national cybersecurity agency, CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team), has issued a serious warning for all Google Chrome users on desktop computers. The advisory highlights several significant vulnerabilities in the popular web browser that could allow hackers to take control of your computer or disrupt its operations. 

High-Severity Flaws Detected in Google Chrome Browser 

The vulnerabilities affect Google Chrome versions older than 137.0.7151.55 for Linux and 137.0.7151.55/56 for Windows and Mac. CERT-In has rated these issues as "High" severity. If exploited, these flaws could lead to serious problems like system crashes, instability, and unauthorised access to your computer. 

How the Threat Works in Google Chrome Browser 

According to CERT-In's advisory (CIVN-2025-0110), the problems come from various technical errors within Chrome. These include "use-after-free" errors in parts of the browser like Compositing and libvpx, which deal with how web pages are displayed and videos are handled.  

There are also issues with how certain web technologies (APIs) are handled, such as FileSystemAccess, Background Fetch, BFCache, Messages, and Tab Strip. The concerning part is that these vulnerabilities can be exploited quite easily. Simply visiting a specially crafted malicious website could be enough for an attacker to take advantage of these weaknesses. 

Who is at Risk? 

The warning applies to everyone using Google Chrome on desktop computers, whether you're an individual user at home or part of a large organisation. Given how widely Google Chrome is used around the world, this advisory has significant implications for both everyday internet users and business IT departments. 

What You Need to Do Right Now 

CERT-In is strongly urging all Google Chrome users to update their browser to the latest version immediately. This is the most crucial step to protect yourself. Google has already released a fix for these vulnerabilities through its stable channel update. 

Here's how to update your Chrome browser: 

1. Open Google Chrome. 

2. Click on the three vertical dots (menu icon) in the top right corner of the browser window. 

3. Go to Help and then select About Google Chrome. 

4. Chrome will automatically check for updates and download them. Once the update is complete, you may need to restart your browser for the changes to take effect. 

You can also visit the official Chrome blog for more detailed instructions. 

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Conclusion 

Keeping your software updated is a fundamental cybersecurity practice. These vulnerabilities in Google Chrome highlight the constant need for vigilance. By taking a few moments to update your browser, you can significantly reduce your risk of falling victim to potential attacks and help keep your online experience safe and secure. Don't delay – update your Chrome today! 

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