Update Chrome to patch critical browser security flaws


Google released a security update for Chrome that fixes 18 vulnerabilities, including four rated Critical. There is no indication that any of these newly patched bugs are being actively exploited in the wild.

The stable channel has been updated to 149.0.7827.196/197 for Windows and Mac and 149.0.7827.196 for Linux. The update will roll out over the coming days and weeks. Chrome for Android was also recently updated to 149.0.7827.197.

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Source:  MalwareBytes Labs


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