Google Chrome is known for bringing critical risk update alerts in a high-frequency interval, with the latest Chrome 129 released yesterday.
Being a Google Chrome user is a risky one for people who have switched off automatic updates. While users who update the web browser to the latest version expect the best security patches and walls, another update appears with even more dangerous vulnerabilities. This time, Google has highlighted two critical vulnerabilities, namely CVE-2024-9602 and CVE-2024-9603, which require immediate attention.
The security researcher who found the first vulnerability was awarded a whopping $55,000 bounty by Google, highlighting the seriousness of the finding. The vulnerability can help an attacker misuse the V8 JavaScript engine that powers the browser. It is important to update the browser and reopen it for the new security patches to come into effect.
However, the last few Chrome updates also came with a contradicting warning to check the update message’s authenticity before taking any action. A new threat campaign named WarmCookie Windows Backdoor installs itself disguised as Windows updates on Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox. These fake updates are being propagated through compromised websites, making it critical for users to only update through Google’s official links.
The best practice would be to enable automatic Chrome updates as they connect only with the official server. For those who do it manually, these references may help prevent the wrong update actions. The latest Chrome update version is coded 129.0.6668.100/.101 for Windows, Android, and Mac users and 129.0.6668.100 for Linus systems.
It is also important not to use the Google Chrome browser during the update installation period, as it opens multiple security vulnerabilities. The ideal practice is not to navigate to another site or click a link in an email or text message to ensure the update process is safe. Though the high frequency of urgent security updates can get quite irritating, they also make Google Chrome one of the most secure and proactive web browsers in the world.
