Google Chrome users are advised to immediately review their settings following an urgent security alert. Google has released a critical update addressing 74 vulnerabilities in Chrome, including a zero-day flaw known as CVE-2026-11645. Zero-day vulnerabilities are particularly risky as they are exploited by cybercriminals before users can patch them.
The identified vulnerability, CVE-2026-11645, is already being actively exploited. Google has not disclosed specific details or the number of impacted users, awaiting widespread browser updates. Users can verify their protection status by checking for updates in Chrome’s menu under “About Chrome” and restarting the browser if necessary.
Google has rolled out version 149.0.7827.102/.103 for Windows and macOS, and version 149.0.7827.102 for Linux in the Stable Channel. Updating to the latest Chrome version is crucial to safeguard devices and personal data from this security threat.
