Google Chrome users are urged to take immediate action following a critical security warning issued by Google. The company has released a crucial security update addressing 74 vulnerabilities in Chrome, including a zero-day flaw identified as CVE-2026-11645. Zero-day vulnerabilities are particularly hazardous as they indicate that cybercriminals may exploit the flaw before users have a chance to install a patch.
Google has confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2026-11645 and advises users to update their browsers promptly. To check the protection status of Chrome, users can navigate to the browser’s menu, select About Chrome, and verify the current version. If necessary, users should restart Chrome to finalize the installation process.
The Stable Channel has been updated to version 149.0.7827.102/.103 for Windows and macOS, and version 149.0.7827.102 for Linux. Google assures that the update rollout will continue in the upcoming days and weeks.
Updating Chrome to the latest version is crucial for safeguarding devices and personal information against this newly identified security threat.