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The central government’s Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (commonly known as CERT-In) has issued a critical security alert for Google Chrome users. This warning indicates a significant flaw in Google’s web browser that could allow hackers to access users’ private data. The vulnerability affects both smartphones and laptops and raises concerns about possible fraud and data breaches.

How can hackers exploit the vulnerability?

CERT-In has warned that hackers can exploit this vulnerability to remotely access devices such as laptops, smartphones and computers. The hackers could crash apps with malicious codes, causing inconvenience and possibly data theft. This means that any app on your device could malfunction, making it difficult for you to use it properly.

Who is at risk?

According to CERT-In, users working on Windows, macOS and Linux systems are most vulnerable. Since Google Chrome is the world’s most popular web browser with a 70% market share, potentially millions of users could be at risk. The bug affects users on all devices including Android, iOS and PC, so everyone needs to take immediate action.

Security steps: Update your browser

To protect against this vulnerability, users are advised to update their Google Chrome browser to the latest version. Here’s how:

For Android and iOS users:

• Go to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
• Search for Google Chrome and check for available updates.
• If an update is available, download and install it immediately.
• Restart the app after the update.

For PC users:

• Open Google Chrome on your computer.
• Click on the three dots in the top right corner and go to “Settings”.
• Go to About Chrome to check for updates.
• If an update is available, download and install it, then restart the browser.

By updating to the latest version, users can protect their data and prevent hackers from exploiting this vulnerability.

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