If you're using Chrome as your primary browser for things like checking email, browsing the web and share photos on social networks, it is crucial to check which version is installed the fastest possible.
Recently, Google issued a major alert due to the discovery of a bug that may pose a risk to your personal data.
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The fact that the bug received a 'zero-day' rating indicates that it has been identified and is being actively exploited by cybercriminals in a real environment – i.e. in ongoing attacks. This underscores the urgency of patching this vulnerability as soon as possible.
According to information provided by Google, the company is aware of the existence of a specific exploit (software) for CVE-2023-3079. CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) is a list of unique identifiers for security vulnerabilities.
It is highly recommended that Chrome browser users verify that they have the correct version installed. For Mac and Linux OS users, the correct version is 114.0.5735.106, while Windows users should update to version 114.0.5735.110.
These updates are being rolled out by Google and should be available worldwide in the coming days.
By checking and installing the latest version of Chrome, users will benefit from bug fixes. necessary security measures to protect your personal data against possible exploitations of this vulnerability.
Even with the announcement, Google did not reveal details.
Understandably, Google is keeping specific details about the bug under wraps for now. This is common practice to prevent sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands before most users have had the opportunity to upgrade to the patched version of Chrome.
By restricting access to bug details and links, Google is prioritizing user safety and preventing the spread of information that could be exploited by cybercriminals.
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