11th August 2023 Mumbai: The Computer Emergency Response Team of the Indian government (CERT-In) has recently issued a high-severity warning for users of Google Chrome. CERT-In has flagged multiple vulnerabilities within specific versions of Google Chrome, alerting users to potential security risks.
According to the warning, Chrome users may encounter various security issues that could compromise their sensitive information. These risks include phishing attacks, data breaches, and malware infections. It is important for users to be cautious and take necessary steps to protect themselves.
Vulnerabilities
The vulnerabilities exist in different areas of Chrome, such as prompts, Web Payments API, SwiftShader, Vulkan, Video, and WebRTC. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of a user’s computer. One alarming possibility is that the attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by tricking users into visiting a malicious website, allowing them to steal personal information.
CERT has provided list
CERT-In has provided a list of the vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-4068, CVE-2023-4069, etc.) and has highlighted the affected versions of Google Chrome. Users are urged to update their Chrome to the latest version as soon as possible to safeguard their systems.
Updating Google Chrome
To update Google Chrome, users should open the browser, click the three dots in the top right corner, select Help > About Google Chrome, and check for updates. It is also important to follow additional security tips, such as being cautious about the websites visited and the links clicked, using a strong password manager and enabling two-factor authentication, being careful about sharing personal information online, keeping the operating system and software up to date, and using firewall and antivirus software for protection against malware.
It Is crucial for Chrome users to take these security measures to ensure the safety of their devices and personal information online.
ASC Priya