How Google Chrome’s security issues can let hackers take over your device and what you can do about it

Unauthorized access to critical user data, including passwords, banking details, addresses, and other personal information, poses a risk if exploited by hackers.

CERT-In, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, recently raised a caution of “High” severity concerning Google Chrome due to numerous vulnerabilities present in the browser, as reported by Moneycontrol.

According to the report, this vulnerability could be exploited by malicious actors to run unauthorized code on at-risk systems.

Impact on users: What users can experience

Unauthorized access to sensitive user data, including passwords, banking details, addresses, and other personal information, is a risk that hackers may exploit.

The potential ramifications include the occurrence of financial frauds and various security vulnerabilities.

Reportedly, security holes have been identified in Chrome’s Extensions and V8 due to improper implementations, particularly involving Type Confusion. This could potentially enable malicious actors to circumvent the browser’s built-in security measures.

Affected versions of Google Chrome include which ones?

Versions of Google Chrome prior to 130.0.6723.69/.70 on Windows and Mac, as well as versions preceding 130.0.6723.69 on Linux, are impacted by this issue.

It is recommended that all users update their Chrome browser for enhanced security. The latest Chrome 130 update specifically targets and fixes these vulnerabilities.

• Access Google Chrome and tap on the three dots situated at the upper right corner.
• Choose the “Help” option and then pick “About Chrome” to proceed.
• Upon launching, Google Chrome will proceed to verify for any available updates and subsequently install the most recent version without requiring manual intervention.
• When the update is ready, you should restart the browser as instructed.