GOOGLE has released a significant new security update for its Chome web browser that, if not installed, could expose users to attacks from cyber crooks. Updating users to Chrome version 104, the se…
While the update doesn’t mention any critical flaws this time, Google says doing so will help to protect your browser against attacks that target the vulnerabilities.“The Chrome browser will usually install updates automatically which in turn makes it more secure however this time the security fixes won’t be activated until the browser is restarted,” he explained.
“Although this may sound normal, this could pose a risk to those who leave their tabs open for weeks on end with their favourite sites always loaded.”You can check which version your device is using by heading to the browser’s settings page via the three dots in the top-right corner, then choosing Help.
Now go to About Google Chrome. If the update is available to you, you’ll be able to force install it here.
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