Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Indian Government Warns Google Chrome Users of Severe Security Flaws
Imagine your web browser, Google Chrome, is like a house.
The Indian government's computer security team, CERT-In, found some unlocked doors and windows in that house.
These security flaws, called vulnerabilities, could let bad guys sneak in and steal your private information, or even take over your computer.
The government is warning everyone who uses Chrome on their computer to lock these doors and windows right away.
They are telling you to update Chrome to the newest version, which is like getting new locks for your house.
Updating fixes these security problems and keeps your computer safe from these digital intruders.
CERT-In has issued a high-risk warning for Google Chrome users on desktop.
Multiple security vulnerabilities have been identified in Chrome versions prior to 142.0.7444.59 (Linux) and 142.0.7444.59/60 (Windows/Mac).
These flaws could allow cybercriminals to steal sensitive data, execute malicious code, or gain remote control of systems.
Vulnerabilities are attributed to issues in internal components like V8 JavaScript engine, Autofill, Extensions, and Media object lifecycle.
Users are strongly advised to update their Google Chrome browser to the latest version immediately to patch these security loopholes.
- Who
- Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
- What
- Issued a high-risk warning about multiple security vulnerabilities in Google Chrome
- When
- Recently (exact date not specified)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To protect users from potential cyber threats including data theft, malicious code execution, and remote system control.
- Issuing Agency
- Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
- Severity
- High
- Affected Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Affected Chrome Versions
- Before 142.0.7444.59 (Linux), Before 142.0.7444.59/60 (Windows), Before 142.0.7444.60 (Mac)
- Recommended Action
- Update Google Chrome to the latest version immediately