A major Bug detected in Google Chrome, says Cyber Security agency CERT-In

HIGHLIGHTS: Cyber ​​security agency CERT-In has warned Google Chrome users in the country to immediately update the new Chrome browser version so that hackers do not intrude into their devices.

The government's cyber security agency CERT-In has warned Google Chrome users in the country to immediately update the new Chrome browser version to prevent hackers from remotely penetrating their devices. Online activity has increased significantly worldwide due to the COVID-19 epidemic. 

People are using Contactless transactions and Digital Payments to prevent the spread of corona infection. Due to which the graph of cyber crime has increased considerably. In India too, many users have been victims of cyber attack. It has come out with reports of breach from social media accounts to bank accounts.

Recently, cyber attackers hacked the social media microblogging platform Twitter and hacked the accounts of eminent personalities from all over the world. Cyber ​​attackers hacked the US verified accounts and posted messages with Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. After which questions have been raised on the privacy security of Twitter. The Indian government has also sought an answer on this from Twitter.

The government security agency has issued a directive to download the latest update version 84.0.4147.89 of Google Chrome. Google has recently released this new update for the Chrome browser. This latest update of Google Chrome has been released with 38 privacy fixes and corrects flaws.

In its latest advisory, the Computer Emergency Response Team-India (CERT-In) has warned that Google Chrome has reported a number of flaws that allow hackers sitting far away to execute arbitrary code on your device, bypassing security restrictions. , Access sensitive information and attack of service (DoS). These flaws in Google Chrome have been detected by external security researchers, and Google has appreciated their help.

Source: Web