GOOGLE has issued an urgent update for anyone using the Chrome browser.
The update fixes a dangerous bug that has been branded “critical” by the search engine giant.
1
Google Chrome is one of the world’s most popular web browsers.
More than 2.65billion people use the app – so any hackable bug needs to be squashed immediately.
Google has pushed out an update that needs to be installed urgently.
It fixes a “critical” bug that Google says – as well as a second bug already being exploited by hackers.
“Google is aware of reports that an exploit…exists in the wild,” the tech titan said in a blog post.
The update also fixes a further four security bugs that are ranked as “high” – not quite critical, but good to fix nonetheless.
Most read in News Tech
Google says the main bug was reported by cyber-expert Sergei Glazunov on October 26 this year.
Three of the bugs were flagged in October and November, while the fifth was highlighted just five days ago.
Hackers can use these bugs to run code on your machine.
That means they could potentially take over parts of your PC or Mac – hijacking your online life.
If you haven’t updated Google Chrome recently, you should do so as soon as possible.
How to update Google Chrome
Simply go into Settings, then navigate to Help and then About Google Chrome.
You can also type chrome://settings/help in to the URL bar to navigate to the page.
If you want to check that you’re using the latest Chrome version, you can compare version numbers.
The latest Chrome update on desktop is 96.0.4664.110.
It’s important to update Google Chrome regularly to stay ahead of the hackers.
Updating to install new security fixes is one of the best ways to avoid being hacked.
It also means you get the latest features first, so it’s generally a good idea to install new Google Chrome updates as soon as they’re available.
Best Phone and Gadget tips and hacks
Looking for tips and hacks for your phone? Want to find those secret features within social media apps? We have you covered…
Google Chrome hack helps to organise your tabs for a better workflow
In other news, Google Chrome users have been urged to delete their browser.
Facebook recently rebranded to Meta.
Check out the best iPhone 13 deals in October 2021.
And take a look at your hidden Facebook rejection folder.
We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online Tech & Science team? Email us at [email protected]
This post first appeared on Thesun.co.uk
