Because of a security vulnerability, “Google” issues an official warning to 2.65 billion users
Google has issued an official warning to 2.65 billion users of its popular Google Chrome browser, regarding the presence of a security vulnerability that threatens this huge number of users.
Forbes stated that Google had found 19 security holes in the Chrome browser on devices that support Linux, macOS and Windows systems, including 5 vulnerabilities that are considered highly dangerous.
The company refused to disclose all information about most of the vulnerabilities discovered, with the aim of gaining more time so that users can protect themselves.
Google has asked Chrome browser users to download the latest version, called 94.0.4606.54, to avoid the threat posed by these vulnerabilities, but it is not expected to be presented to the user until after days that may extend to weeks.
Last August, the National Cyber Security Authority in Saudi Arabia warned of "serious" vulnerabilities in the Google Chrome browser.
The National Cyber Security Guidance Center, affiliated to the National Cyber Security Authority, issued a high-risk security warning regarding these vulnerabilities, calling for the need to update the browser to protect it from malicious software.
In its warning, the center pointed out that Google has released an update to address a number of vulnerabilities in the Chrome browser for Windows, Mac and Linux systems.