Urgent chrome update: close dangerous security gaps!
Urgent chrome update: close dangerous security gaps!
Deutschland - Google has published an urgent update for the Chrome web browser today. This update concerns version 137 of Chrome and is available for Windows, MacOS and Linux operating systems. A total of eleven weak points are closed in the new version, including two critical safety defects that require maximum attention. Derwesten reports that this is a "use after free" error in the area of Compositing and an "out of bounds write" weak point in the JavaScript-Engine V8.
These security gaps enable the interlocking of harmful code into the browser, which in the worst case can lead to attackers stealing confidential information such as user names, passwords or credit card details. Therefore, it is urgently necessary to carry out the update promptly.
Details on the update and for installation
The instructions for carrying out the update are simple: the users have to open Chrome on their computer, click on the three points at the top right, then select "Help" and "via Google Chrome". The browser then searches for available updates and downloads them. After completing the download, the "Restart now" option is available to complete the installation. The new version will be automatically offered to all users in the coming days.
These security updates are particularly important because in the past weaknesses have repeatedly occurred in the Chrome browser that could potentially be used. In an earlier version of the browser, the 135.0.7049.95, critical weaknesses were identified, which also enabled the intersection of malware, such as Security Insider reports .
The Federal Office of Information Technology (BSI) emphasizes that the continuous update of software is an essential component in the prevention of cyber attacks. The latest reports of the BSI show that the cyber security situation in Germany is supported by regular statistics reports and analyzes on weaknesses in the federal administration. It is therefore crucial that Chrome users are informed about current developments and carry out necessary updates in good time in order to protect themselves from potential threats. Further information about the cyber security situation can be found on the website of the BSI: BSI .
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