Update Google Chrome Immediately to Patch Critical Zero-Day Vulnerability
A critical zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome is being actively exploited. Users are urged to update their browsers immediately to avoid potential attacks that could lead to device hijacking or data theft.
🔍 What Happened?
Google has issued an emergency update for its Chrome browser to address a serious security flaw, identified as CVE-2025-5419 . This vulnerability is currently being actively exploited by cybercriminals.
⚠️ Why Should You Care?
If you're using an outdated version of Chrome, your device is at risk. Exploiting this vulnerability could enable attackers to:
- Hijack your device
- Steal personal information
- Install malicious software without your knowledge
✅ How to Protect Yourself
Update your Chrome browser immediately to the latest version:
- Windows and macOS: Version 137.0.7151.68 or 137.0.7151.69
- Linux: Version 137.0.7151.68
Steps to update:
- Open Chrome.
- Click on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
- Navigate to Help > About Google Chrome.
- Chrome will automatically check for updates and install them.
- Restart Chrome to complete the update process.
Update and before restart:
After restart with safe version:
Use Redamp.io Application
- Our application checks whether you need to update your software and verifies if there are new patches for vulnerabilities that may affect your device.
- It also includes a Safe Surfing feature that effectively protects against the latest threats such as phishing and malware, which may exploit new vulnerabilities like the one described in this article.
🌐 What About Other Browsers?
If you use Chromium-based browsers like Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera, or Vivaldi, ensure they are updated to the latest versions, as they may also be affected.
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