If you use this web browser, Google has an urgent warning for you

You will need to take immediate action to protect you.


Whatever your online needs, it can be difficult to feel safe on the Internet - with so many threats of computer hackers, scams and phishing systems in the mix. We use the internet for everythingform the bank fordo our taxes To stay with friends about social media, which means there is no shortage of data for fraudsters to get their hands on the hands. This only intensified with the appearance of the Covid-19 pandemic, where we suddenly spent much more time inside, sharing that many more than our daily days online. With that in mind, it is important to protect you, so you want to pay attention to an urgent warning from Google on a popular web browser. Read it to learn what you need to do to keep you and your information safely.

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Google has just confirmed several new hacks from its Chrome browser.

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As indicated byButtocks earlier this week, there wasSeveral hacks Google's browser, Chrome. Google has published a statement on its official blog MondayCONFIRMATION OF 11 TOTAL HACKS-Nique of which are classified as "high" threats and two are classified as "average". These hacks put you in danger if you use Chrome on any platform, whether you are a PC / Windows user, an Apple / Mac fan or if you are faithful to the Linux office.

Google has not published specific details on the hacks, writing in the blog announcement that "access to bug details and links can be restricted until the majority of users are updated." Forbes said Google retains details "Top Secret," so "the purchase of time to users to protect themselves."

Here's what you need to do if you are a Chrome user.

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If you are one of the 3.2 billion chrome users, you will need to update your browser to protect yourself. Google has published the update 100.0.4896.88 for the three platforms (Windows, Mac and Linux), "which will deploy on the next days / weeks", the indicated ad - which means that it is not still available for all users. If the updateis Available for you, you can see "Update" highlighted green in the upper right corner of your browser window.

If you do not see that,Buttocks Advise to manually check for the update. You can do it by clicking on the three points in the upper right corner, clicking on "Help", then "About Google Chrome". The system will take you to a page to search for updates and will ask you to restart Chrome to complete the update. This is a vital step,Buttocks Precautions, because you will not be safe except if chrome is restarted after the update.

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There has been a recent increase in severe chrome attacks.

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In a March 2022 blog written byAdrian Taylor of the chrome security team, Google allows users to know that there was an increase in "Zero-day attacks. "These are cyber attacks capable of going out" in the wild "beforeGoogle can remedy them,Buttocks reported in March.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

"Although the increase may seem initially about, it is important to understand the reason for this trend," Taylor said. "If it's because there are many more exploits in nature, it could indicate a disturbing trend. On the other hand, if we simply win more visibility in the exploitation of attackers, it's a good thing!"

Taylor has added these attacks these attacks have other positive points, namely they offer Google to answer with bug fixes faster, as well as better understand the attackers. Taylor highlighted four reasons for exploits, including computer hackers more attacks, Chrome becoming a larger target for computer hackers, more complex systems leading to more bugs and insects are (unfortunately) , part of the software in general.

Google highlights the importance of keeping your browser updated.

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Google strives to tackle these problems, but Taylor noted: "We are far beyond the stadium of" easy wins "when it comes to lifting the safety bar", adding This fix "long-term projects with important engineering challenges."

At the end of the day, you must also be diligent in securing your system, because Chrome is not able to protect themselves automatically, according toButtocks. And while Google's safety is the strongest, it was ", there is no room for complacency", notes from the magazine.

Make sure to stay over the browser updates to protect yourself and your information, Taylor said, stressful, "If Chrome reminds you to update, please do!"

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