Google has recently released a new update for its popular browser, Google Chrome. The reason for this new version is a security fix that users should not ignore.
The new update launched by the American company will transport your browser to the 99.0.4844.84. Available for Windows, Linux and Mac, it should reach all users in the coming days.
New Google Chrome update fixes serious security flaw
The importance of this update is related to one of the most recent security vulnerabilities detected in Chrome. It is the second of its kind discovered in Google’s browser in the space of a few weeks.
It’s about vulnerability CVE-2022-1096 that caught the attention of Google engineers on March 23. In fact, we are facing a very recent weakness and promptly corrected by the company.
The vulnerability in question allows hackers to use Chrome’s JavaScript engine to inject malicious code into the browser. Fortunately, there is no evidence that this security flaw has been widely exploited by cybercriminals.
Technical details of this security weakness are scarce and Google did it on purpose. This reluctance to explain the problem discovered is seen by the company as a protective measure for its users.
Still, Google says it will share more information once most users install the new Chrome update. That is, when the bug ceases to be a real threat to the millions of users of this browser.
In light of Google’s statements, our call to the reader is to quickly update the version of your Google Chrome. To do this, simply click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the browser, Help – About Google Chrome.
After this process, the browser will automatically start looking for a new version. If it is already available, it will be downloaded and installed autonomously, and the user will only have to restart the browser to apply the new configuration.