The Indian government has urged Google Chrome users to upgrade their browser.
The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-severity warning to Google Chrome users. CERT-In found multiple vulnerabilities in various Chrome versions, posing security threats.
These vulnerabilities potentially expose users’ sensitive data to phishing, data breaches, and malware. The alert advises consumers to remain careful and protect their gadgets.
Google Chrome has various security flaws that might let attackers take over users’ computers. Chrome prompts, Web Payments API, SwiftShader, Vulkan, Video, and WebRTC are vulnerable. Video heap buffer overflow and PDF integer overflow are exploitable.
Attackers might lure users to malicious websites using these loopholes, which is particularly concerning. Visit such sites and attackers might take over users’ computers and steal sensitive data.
Affected Versions and Urgent Action
CERT-In identified the vulnerable Chrome versions. Users using:
Linux and Mac Chrome versions before 115.0.5790.170
Chrome versions before 115.0.5790.170/.171 for Windows
Protect their systems quickly.
Safety Measures
To reduce risk, CERT-In recommends updating Google Chrome. Google patched these vulnerabilities.
Chrome update:
Open Chrome.
Click the top-right window’s three dots.
Help > About Google Chrome.
The latest Chrome version will automatically download and install if an update is available.
Installation restarts Chrome.
Check manual updates:
Launch Chrome.
Click the window’s three dots.
Chrome > About.
Select Updates.
Updates and other security measures can protect devices from internet threats:
Website visitors and link clickers must be cautious.
Avoid unsafe sites.
Use a strong password manager to generate and save strong passwords across online accounts.
Supported accounts should use 2FA.
Avoid posting personal information online, especially on social media.
Maintain operating systems and software security fixes.
Protect devices using firewall and antivirus software.
Conclusion:-
The Indian government’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) issued a high-severity warning to Google Chrome users about vulnerabilities in certain versions that might lead to phishing attempts, data breaches, and malware infections. These vulnerabilities potentially compromise user data. The alert advises users to remain careful and protect their gadgets. Google Chrome has various security flaws that might let attackers take over users’ computers. Chrome prompts, Web Payments API, SwiftShader, Vulkan, Video, and WebRTC are vulnerable. The biggest concern is that attackers may lure people to malicious websites and take control of their devices and steal personal data.
Google Chrome should be updated quickly to protect computers. Google patched these vulnerabilities. Launch Google Chrome, click the three dots in the upper right, then select Help > About Google Chrome to update. Devices automatically download and install updates. Check manual updates.
In addition to updates, several security practices are recommended to protect devices from online threats: avoid suspicious sites, use a strong password manager, implement two-factor authentication (2FA), use discretion when sharing personal information online, keep operating systems and software updated with the latest security patches, and use firewall and antivirus software to protect devices from malware.
