India Issues High-Risk Alert: Google Chrome Users Urged to Update Immediately”l

India’s cybersecurity agency Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-risk warning for Google Chrome users, urging immediate updates to avoid remote hacking threats. Vulnerabilities affect Chrome on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with risks of data theft, system takeover, and denial-of-service attacks.

The high-severity security advisory issues warning that Google Chrome desktop users of multiple vulnerabilities that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, bypass security restrictions, or cause denial-of-service conditions.

The vulnerabilities, identified in Chrome’s V8 engine, TabStrip, HTML, Extensions, and Blink components, affect versions prior to 151.0.7922.137/.138 on Windows and macOS and 151.0.7922.137 on Linux.

What the Warning Means

• Agency involved: Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
• Severity: Classified as high-risk due to potential for remote code execution and unauthorised access
• Affected platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux desktop users
• Vulnerabilities: Linked to use-after-free issues in Chrome’s V8 engine, TabStrip, HTML, Extensions, and Blink components

Risks to Users

• Remote hacking: Attackers can trick users into opening malicious links or crafted web pages
• Data theft: Passwords, banking details, and sensitive files may be exposed
• System disruption: Exploits can corrupt memory or trigger denial-of-service (DoS), crashing systems
• Enterprise impact: Both individuals and organisations are potential targets

Affected Versions

Platform	Affected Versions	Safe Versions
Windows	Prior to 151.0.7922.137/.138	Update to latest build
macOS	Prior to 151.0.7922.137/.138	Update to latest build
Linux	Prior to 151.0.7922.137	Update to latest build

How to Protect Yourself

• Update Chrome immediately: Open Chrome → Click three-dot menu → Go to Help > About Google Chrome → Relaunch after update
• Avoid suspicious links until patched
• Enable automatic updates to reduce exposure
• Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication for sensitive accounts

Key Takeaway

If you are running Chrome on Windows, macOS, or Linux, and your version is older than 151.0.7922.137/.138, you are at risk. Update immediately to prevent hackers from exploiting these flaws.