A Major Security Bug Hit Google Chrome: Update Your Browser ASAP A critical security vulnerability in Google Chrome was found and patched over the weekend. Make sure your browser is protected.

CNet ^ | Rae Hodge Sept. 6, 2022 11:03 a.m. PT

[Red Badger]

If you're using Google Chrome or a Chromium-based browser -- whether on MacOS, Windows or Linux -- it's time to check for a critical security update. On Friday, Google released a Chrome update to patch a significant vulnerability that is actively being exploited in ongoing cyberattacks. Google urged users on all operating systems to update Chrome as soon as possible.

The security lapse involves a collection of back-end libraries called Mojo, which are used by Chromium-based browsers, including Opera, Brave and Microsoft Edge. The zero-day vulnerability is classified as high severity and has been labeled CVE-2022-307. Google's update patch fixes the vulnerability and updates your current version of Chrome to version 105.0.5195.102.

If you haven't applied a recent update -- or if your updates aren't automatically enabled -- here's how to check your version of Chrome and get updated quickly.

Read more: Change These Browser Settings to Boost Your Privacy

How to update Chrome on Android By default, Android phones and tablets are set to allow Google Chrome to automatically check for and install updates. If you've disabled this setting, you can easily reenable it by opening your Play Store app, selecting Google Chrome, then tapping the three-dot menu on the app's Play Store page to open your update settings.

Here's how to check whether your Google Chrome app is updated in Android.

1. Open your Play Store app. In the top right corner, tap your profile icon.

2. Tap Manage apps & device to bring up the Overview tab.

3. The second option on the Overview tab will either say All apps up to date or Updates available. If you see Updates Available, tap it.

4. In the list of apps that appears, find Google Chrome. Beside the app's name, tap Update.

How to update Chrome on iPhone or iPad For App Store users, Google Chrome should be automatically set to search for and install app updates. Here's how to manually check whether updates have been applied.

1. Open the App Store app on your iPhone or iPad.

2. Tap Profile Properties in the top right corner, then scroll down to Available Updates.

3. Search for Google Chrome. If Chrome is listed, tap Update to install the latest browser updates.

You may be asked to provide the App Store with your Apple ID and password. If so, supply them and the updates will begin downloading and installing.

How to update Chrome on desktop Whether you're using MacOS or Windows, your Google Chrome update process is the same. Here's how to check for updates and get them installed quickly.

1. On your computer or laptop, open Google Chrome and click on the More menu found in the top right corner of the browser (it looks like three dots, stacked vertically).

2. Here you'll be able to see if an update has recently been released. If you see a green icon, an update was released less than two days ago. An orange icon means there's been a pending update for four days now. And a red icon means an update has been waiting for you for at least a week.

3. Near the bottom of the More menu, click Help and then click About Google Chrome.

4. In the new screen that opens, click the Update Google Chrome button. Can't find the button? Great. That means you're already up to date.

5. If you've clicked the Update Google Chrome button, finish by clicking Relaunch.

Chrome will now restart and you'll be totally up to date.

[Red Badger]

TECH PING!.................

[WildHighlander57]

Is Ironware browser Chromium based?

[CatOwner]

Latest version of Vivaldi (WinPC) is at Chrome/104.0.5112.115. Needs to be at Chrome/105.0.5195.10 or later for the patch.

[WildHighlander57]

From the article:

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1. Open your Play Store app. In the top right corner, tap your profile icon.
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What if there’s no profile icon?

[Mr Rogers]

“Brave is up to date Version 1.43.89 Chromium: 105.0.5195.102 (Official Build) (64-bit)”

Hope that works.

[CatOwner]

Hope that works.

Not really. I've tried Brave on three separate occasions and found it frustrating (lack of customization comes to mind). Vivaldi is my backup browser. Main one is still Firefox (user since Firefox v0.8). I really want to go with Vivaldi full-time, but this Chrome cr@p keeps popping up.

[newfreep]

I changed to Brave > 3 years ago - far superior & faster than Chrome.

[Carriage Hill]

Thanks; just updated Opera v90+.

[Southside_Chicago_Republican]

Bookmark

[ShadowAce]

[Yo-Yo]

For PCs, click on the more button (three vertical dots), choose “Help” > “About Google Chrome”. If there is an update, it will start updating immediately, and you will then be prompted to close your browser and reopen to finish the update.

[maddog55]

If it’s google anything it’s deleted or disabled

[bigbob]

if you’re using Chrome you’re already screwed

[deoetdoctrinae]

The article says that Microsoft Edge (which is Chrome based) is also affected by this. When I click on the three dots, then help, "About Microsoft Edge" appears. I'm guessing I use the same process (click on that, and if an update is available it will start it up). Sound right?

[sauropod]

Bkmk

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Google is evil.

[dayglored]

Another Chrome Vuln - UPDATE! ... PING!

You can find all the Windows Ping list threads with FR search: just search on keyword "windowspinglist".

Thanks to Red Badger for the ping!

[bitt]

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[2111USMC]

Don't use it much but I have it for occasions when other browsers don't work with a web site.

Windows Chrome updated immediately when I launched the app.

My Linux Mint machine had an update notice in Update Manager for Chromium. The updated Linux Mint Chromium is Version 105.0.5195.102-linuxmint1+una