Google is urging Chrome users to take action as hackers have once again attacked the system. With the popular web browser being used on over 3.5billion computers across the globe, if cyber criminals manage to attack the system they will have an infinite amount of user data to exploit.
Thankfully, for those who favour the Google Chrome browser, there is a simple way to give yourself added protection.
Google is urging users to quickly update their browser to help avoid becoming the attackers’ next victim.
Thankfully, for those who favour the Google Chrome browser, there is a simple way to give yourself added protection. The tech giant is urging users to quickly update their browser to help avoid becoming the attackers’ next victim.
While Google has said that they have patched up a high-severity issue that allowed cyber crooks to target and infiltrate computers.
- The issue was found in a system called Chrome V8, from which criminals were able to make malicious webpages which could steal passwords and data from those who visited it.
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On top of this, the webpages were able to send out viruses and ransomware. While Google has confirmed that they fixed the flaw in the system, Chrome users should still update their browser for added security.
Jake Moore, global cybersecurity adviser at ESE said: “Updating your devices and apps is vital and browsers are no different and just as essential to fix security holes like this one.”
