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Alert! Download Google Chrome update now – govt sends high severity warning
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Alert! Download Google Chrome update now – govt sends high severity warning

[ad_1] The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has raised a high-severity warning regarding vulnerabilities present in Google Chrome OS, urging users to update their browsers immediately. Released on February 8, 2024, under the designation CIVN-2024-0031, the security note highlights significant risks associated with Google Chrome OS versions preceding 114.0.5735.350 (Platform Version: 15437.90.0) on the LTS channel. Govt wants you to download the latest Google Chrome update as that will remove all current vulnerabilities that are there.Nature of the ThreatsCERT-In identifies these vulnerabilities as exploitable by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, gain elevated privileges, bypass security restrictions, or cause denial of service conditions on affected systems. T...
Massive Google Chrome AI update brings 3 big benefits – Help Me Write, Tab Organizer, more
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Massive Google Chrome AI update brings 3 big benefits – Help Me Write, Tab Organizer, more

[ad_1] Google Chrome is getting an artificial intelligence upgrade that will bring new experimental features to your browser aimed at making all work-life tasks easier. Google has been experimenting with AI technology in recent years, with the most impact being seen on its Pixel smartphones. It also recently introduced Gemini, a family of Large Language Models (LLMs) to compete with OpenAI's GPT. The California-based tech giant has also been hard at work incorporating AI technology into Google Chrome, its popular browser. Now, the AI push is gaining traction as the company has pushed out a massive Google Chrome AI update which brings experimental AI features. Know all about this latest Google Chrome update. Google Chrome AI updateIn a blog post, Google announced that Chrome is getting t...
Google Chrome Search bar simplified, makes web navigation easy
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Google Chrome Search bar simplified, makes web navigation easy

[ad_1] Google Chrome search and address bar, known as the omnibox, has been updated to make it more user-friendly. These changes may seem small, but they all have a common goal: to help you navigate the web without relying on too many Google searches and to find exactly what you are looking for and even prevent you from making mistakes.Google Chrome Search Improved URL Corrections and Smarter AutocompleteWhether you're using Chrome on a computer or mobile device, it will now try to fix your URL typos. For example, if you type "Microsft" or "Microsoft.con," Chrome will suggest the correct website instead of searching for similar terms. The omnibox's autocomplete feature will become smarter by predicting the website you want based on keywords. So, if you type "flights," Chrome may suggest...
Google Chrome WARNING! Update your browser now as 8 dangerous bugs found; check 4 steps
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Google Chrome WARNING! Update your browser now as 8 dangerous bugs found; check 4 steps

[ad_1] Just a few days ago, Google discovered a dangerous exploit in Chrome that has affected Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Now, to address the second zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks this year, Google has released another security update for the Chrome web browser. Google has detected 8 security issues in the Chrome browser and acknowledges active exploitation of the flaw, stating that "Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2023-2136 exists in the wild."As per the Google press release, access to bug details and links may be restricted until most users are updated with the fix. Restrictions may also remain in place if the bug exists in a third-party library that other projects depend on but have yet to address. An integer overflow vulnerability with a high severity ratin...
Google Chrome update! Bad news for millions of Windows users; are you impacted?
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Google Chrome update! Bad news for millions of Windows users; are you impacted?

[ad_1] Google has issued the latest update to Google Chrome, urging users to update their browsers immediately. To keep users from switching to new browsers, Google regularly issues updates to Chrome with new features. Moreover, security improvements and bug fixes are also released to keep users safe from cyberthreats.Bad news for Windows 7/Windows 8.1 usersGoogle has now released another update to Google Chrome, patching up security flaws in the previous version. The Chrome version, labelled 110, is a big one. This is due to being the first Chrome browser version supported on Windows 10 and above. Therefore, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users will not be able to use the newer version of Chrome anymore. Google announced, “Chrome 109 is the last version of Chrome that will support Windows ...
Forget 1 hour, delete even 15 minutes of Google Chrome history on Android soon
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Forget 1 hour, delete even 15 minutes of Google Chrome history on Android soon

[ad_1] Love to browse the latest trends on the Internet? Hate to leave behind a trail of what you did on your phone? Till now, you could go to the history feature in order to delete your browser data going back up to 1 hour. But things may change soon for all Android smartphone users. Instead of an hour, they will be able to delete Google Chrome history for a period as short as 15 minutes, a Chrome Story report has revealed.As per the report, Google is working on a new ‘Quick Delete' feature, which will let Chrome users on Android devices delete the browsing data even for the last 15 minutes. They will need to tap the three-dots settings menu in the top right corner to access the feature when, and if, it is rolled out. How to delete browsing history on Google ChromeFirst, open Chrome ...
2 BILLION Google Chrome users hit by browser security flaw! Protect yourself now
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2 BILLION Google Chrome users hit by browser security flaw! Protect yourself now

[ad_1] A high-severity vulnerability has affected as many as 2 billion Google Chrome users. You must protect yourself from hackers and the sooner you do it, the better. Google Chrome has been hit by a new security flaw and it has affected more than 2 billion users! Cyber security firm, Imperva Red has disclosed a high-severity vulnerability, dubbed CVE-2022-3656, which has been affecting Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers. The security flaw allows the theft of sensitive files such as cryptocurrency wallets, and login credentials. The cyber security company says that in this case, "the vulnerability was discovered through a review of the ways the browser interacts with the file system, specifically looking for common vulnerabilities related to the way browsers process syml...
Google Chrome to STOP working soon! Upgrade to Windows 11 now
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Google Chrome to STOP working soon! Upgrade to Windows 11 now

[ad_1] If you are still using Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1, then you should upgrade to Windows 11 now. It is confirmed! If your laptop is running the older version of Chrome, then it will stop working within a few days. This is so because current Chrome 109 is the last version of Chrome that will support Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1. Not just that, the decision matches the Microsoft announcement too. Microsoft announced that it will end the support for all editions of Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. January 10 is when Microsoft will end support for all security updates.However, it must be noted that Microsoft has already withdrawn the security support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 three years back. But the latest announcement affects the users who have purchased Microsoft...
UK investigating Apple, Google mobile browser dominance
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UK investigating Apple, Google mobile browser dominance

[ad_1] Britain's competition watchdog on Tuesday launched an in-depth investigation into the dominance of the mobile browsers of Apple and Google. Britain's competition watchdog on Tuesday launched an in-depth investigation into the dominance of the mobile browsers of Apple and Google.Responses to a consultation it launched in June revealed "substantial support" for a fuller investigation into the matter and into whether iPhone-maker Apple restricts cloud gaming through its app store, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said. "Many UK businesses and web developers tell us they feel that they are being held back by restrictions set by Apple and Google," Sarah Cardell, interim chief executive of the CMA, said in a statement. "We plan to investigate whether the concerns we have h...
Google warns Chrome users of dangerous bug; Hackers on the loose, update now
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Google warns Chrome users of dangerous bug; Hackers on the loose, update now

[ad_1] Google Chrome users have been advised to update their browsers to the latest version now. If Google Chrome is your daily search partner, then this report is for you. Google has issued a high-severity warning to Chrome users about a dangerous bug that can harm your device. However, for security purposes, Google has kept the details restricted. In a blog post, Google says that access to details of the bug and links have been restricted until a majority of users download the latest Google Chrome update.The cyber security researchers at cyber firm Avast discovered this High CVE-2022-3723 bug on October 25. "We would also like to thank all security researchers that worked with us during the development cycle to prevent security bugs from ever reaching the stable channel," Google men...