Google Chrome users are urged to immediately review their settings following the release of a critical security update by Google. The update addresses 74 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day flaw identified as CVE-2026-11645, which poses significant risks as cybercriminals may exploit it before users can apply a fix.
Google has confirmed active exploitation of the CVE-2026-11645 vulnerability but has not disclosed specific details or the extent of potential user impact until a significant number of users have updated their browsers. To ensure protection, users should open Chrome, access the menu, and select About Chrome to check for updates and verify their current version.
The Stable Channel has been updated to version 149.0.7827.102/.103 for Windows and macOS, and version 149.0.7827.102 for Linux, with a gradual rollout planned in the following days and weeks. Updating to the latest Chrome version is crucial to safeguard devices and personal data from this newly identified security threat.