Are you using Google Chrome.. Hackers can attack... Govt warning...
Introduction:
CERT-In has said that the web version of Google Chrome has several flaws, which could be used by hackers to take remote control of your computer.
Cyber scammers can break into users' computers and steal sensitive data. Apple and Google are aware of this problem and are trying to fix it. How to keep your computer or smartphone safe?
The Computer Emergency Response Team of India (CERT-In), a cyber security awareness organization, has issued an important warning to Google Chrome users. Users using Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems are advised to be cautious as the computer may be hacked and your sensitive data may be stolen.
Therefore, a warning has been given to update Google Chrome as soon as possible. CERT-In has warned that hackers can gain access to the computer by exploiting some technical flaws in Google Chrome and this may pose a threat to your privacy. Cyber scammers can access users' computer settings and steal sensitive data.
While CERT-In has said that the web version of Chrome has several flaws that could be used by hackers to take remote control of your computer, to update Google Chrome, users should go into the browser's menu, then select Help. After this, you need to go to About Google Chrome, after which it will automatically check for updates. If an update is required, it will automatically start the update process.
Apple and Google have two popular browsers namely Safari and Chrome. Google Chrome is widely used in this. A critical security issue has been detected in both of these web browsers. Although this problem has been around for years, it has only recently come to light. Due to this security flaw, hackers have been warned that they can get into your computer or phone.
How to keep your computer or smartphone safe?
It is very important to protect yourself from these dangers mentioned by CERT-In. Here's what you need to do: You need to update your device with the latest update of Google Chrome. Update details
- Currently, the standard channel version for Windows and MacOS is 127.0.6533.88/89.
- Fixed channel version 127.0.6533.88 for Linux.
Necessary action has been taken and defects have been removed in the above versions.
How to Update Google Chrome in Android:
- Open Play Store.
- Click on the top right corner (profile icon).
- Click on the Manage apps and devices option.
- Here, click on the Manage tab, and under it, click on the Updates Available option.
- Now you know all the applications installed on your phone, and if you touch Google Chrome on it, it will prompt you to update Google Chrome. Click on the Update option, and Google Chrome will be updated on your phone.
How to update Google Chrome on a computer:
- Open Chrome on your computer.
- Click on the More option in the top right corner.
- Click on the Help option.
- Click on the About Google Chrome option.
- Click Update Google Chrome Option.
- Click on the Relaunch option.
Conclusion:
In this article, I have told you how to update the Google Chrome application if you have it installed on your phone. If Google Chrome is not updated on your phone, computer, or tablet device, hackers can remotely access your personal data on your device. So it will be very useful for all the people who have Google Chrome to keep it updated immediately.
