Government urges Google Chrome users to update immediately, here’s why

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) has issued a high-severity warning regarding the Google Chrome security. The government agency, operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, specialises in countering cybersecurity threats such as phishing and hacking. The recent advisory has brought to light several critical vulnerabilities within Google Chrome, prompting an urgent call for users to update their browsers immediately.

How serious is the situation

CERT-In’s warning underscores the gravity of the situation, stating that “Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Google Chrome which could be exploited by an attacker to bypass security restrictions,