If you’ve been putting off updating your Google Chrome browser, now is the time to hit that update button.
Why?
Let’s just say that Google has been busy swatting bugs and patching holes – 20 of them to be precise.
Google’s latest Chrome update includes a whopping 20 security fixes across Windows, Mac, and Linux versions.
Eleven of these pesky issues are confirmed vulnerabilities and have been allocated fancy names like Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) numbers.
Sounds scary, but don’t worry, Google has got this under control.
Four of these vulnerabilities have a high CVE rating, and the good folks who reported them to Google have been awarded a total of $16,000 (£12,424) in bounties. Not too shabby for a day’s work, eh?
But here’s the thing – Google hasn’t released detailed technical info about these vulnerabilities yet. Why? Because they want to make sure as many people as possible can update Chrome before the details are made public.
Clever.
Now, I know you’re busy running a business.
The good news is that most Chromium-powered browsers automatically download security updates. But there’s a catch – you need to restart the application for the update to be activated.
I know, I know, who has time to restart? But trust me, it’s worth the effort.
So, what are you waiting for? Head over to the Help|About option in Google Chrome, and let the magic happen. Once the update is downloaded, hit that restart button and you’re all set.
Remember, the early bird catches the worm, or in this case, avoids the bug. So go ahead, update your browser now. And if you need help, get in touch.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2023/07/21/google-chrome-update-now-as-20-new-browser-security-fixes-confirmed/