<p>As per the latest reports, more than 5.52 billion people have access to the internet and among them, around 66.6 per cent, approximately 3.65 billion use <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/google-chrome">Google Chrome</a> to browse the web.</p><p>While users are warned not to venture deep into dark web, it is also imperative for platform providers such as Google, Microsft and others to keep their browsers up-to-date with the latest security mechanisms for protection against cyber threats.</p><p>It has come to light that Google Chrome, a version of Windows, macOS, and Linux-based computers, has a security vulnerability. Hackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code and cause the system to crash, reported Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In).</p>.Google Pixel 9, Samsung Galaxy S25 series phones get new Gemini Live features.<p>"This vulnerability exists in Google Chrome due to 'Use after gree in Site Isolation. A remote attacker could potentially exploit this by persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted web page. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitarry code on the targeted system," CERT-in noted.</p><p>Google has acknowledged the issue and has rolled out the update to affected versions -- 135.0.7049.84/.85 (for Windows, Mac) and 135.0.7049.84 for Linux), respectively.</p><p>Also, Google has offered a $4000 (approx. Rs 3,44, 386) reward to Sven Dysthe for detecting the vulnerability-CVE-2025-30669 (Use after free in Site Isolation)- in Chrome. </p><p>Chrome users are advised to update their browser to the latest version to safeguard themselves from cyber threats.</p><p>In a related development, Google has released the April 2025 update with security patches to fix 62 vulnerabilities in Android phones.</p><p>Among the 62 security issues, two vulnerabilities- CVE-2024-53150 and CVE-2024-53197- are said to be zero-day bugs. They were said to be exploited by hackers for targeted attacks on Android phone users.</p><p>For the uninitiated, zero-day means a software security vulnerability where the concerned experts (in this case, engineers at Google) were previously unaware of its existence, but some hackers may have exploited it to attack systems.</p>.Google rolls out update with security patches to fix zero-day vulnerabilites in Android phones.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366">DH Tech</a>.</em></p>
<p>As per the latest reports, more than 5.52 billion people have access to the internet and among them, around 66.6 per cent, approximately 3.65 billion use <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/google-chrome">Google Chrome</a> to browse the web.</p><p>While users are warned not to venture deep into dark web, it is also imperative for platform providers such as Google, Microsft and others to keep their browsers up-to-date with the latest security mechanisms for protection against cyber threats.</p><p>It has come to light that Google Chrome, a version of Windows, macOS, and Linux-based computers, has a security vulnerability. Hackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code and cause the system to crash, reported Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In).</p>.Google Pixel 9, Samsung Galaxy S25 series phones get new Gemini Live features.<p>"This vulnerability exists in Google Chrome due to 'Use after gree in Site Isolation. A remote attacker could potentially exploit this by persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted web page. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitarry code on the targeted system," CERT-in noted.</p><p>Google has acknowledged the issue and has rolled out the update to affected versions -- 135.0.7049.84/.85 (for Windows, Mac) and 135.0.7049.84 for Linux), respectively.</p><p>Also, Google has offered a $4000 (approx. Rs 3,44, 386) reward to Sven Dysthe for detecting the vulnerability-CVE-2025-30669 (Use after free in Site Isolation)- in Chrome. </p><p>Chrome users are advised to update their browser to the latest version to safeguard themselves from cyber threats.</p><p>In a related development, Google has released the April 2025 update with security patches to fix 62 vulnerabilities in Android phones.</p><p>Among the 62 security issues, two vulnerabilities- CVE-2024-53150 and CVE-2024-53197- are said to be zero-day bugs. They were said to be exploited by hackers for targeted attacks on Android phone users.</p><p>For the uninitiated, zero-day means a software security vulnerability where the concerned experts (in this case, engineers at Google) were previously unaware of its existence, but some hackers may have exploited it to attack systems.</p>.Google rolls out update with security patches to fix zero-day vulnerabilites in Android phones.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366">DH Tech</a>.</em></p>
