Google Chrome users are urged to take immediate action following the issuance of a critical security warning. A recent update by Google addresses 74 vulnerabilities, with one particular flaw labeled as CVE-2026-11645, posing a zero-day threat.
Zero-day vulnerabilities are especially perilous as they indicate that cybercriminals are already exploiting the weakness before users can patch it. Google has confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2026-11645 and advises users to update their browsers promptly for protection.
To check if your Chrome browser is secure, go to the menu and select About Chrome to verify your current version. If necessary, restart Chrome to finalize the update. The latest Stable Channel version for Windows, macOS, and Linux is 149.0.7827.102/.103 and 149.0.7827.102, respectively, with updates rolling out gradually.
Updating to the newest Chrome version is crucial for safeguarding your device and sensitive information from this newly identified security risk.