Users of Chrome should promptly go to their settings and restart their web browser. Google recently announced a crucial update addressing a significant security flaw in its browsing software that should not be overlooked. The urgency stems from the fact that this update addresses a critical security issue labeled as “zero-day,” indicating that hackers are actively exploiting the vulnerability.
The exploit, identified as CVE-2025-6554, was discovered by Clément Lecigne of Google’s Threat Analysis Group. This vulnerability could allow for malicious activities like arbitrary code execution, potentially leading to data breaches and system compromises.
To ensure protection, users should check their Chrome version by selecting “About Chrome” from the browser menu. The recommended versions for Windows are 138.0.7204.96/.97, for Mac 138.0.7204.92/.93, and for Linux 138.0.7204.92. If an older version is detected, an immediate reboot is necessary.
Google assures that the latest version will be available on all browsers in the coming days or weeks, so users should check periodically for updates.
