Google Chrome users are being urged to check their settings and restart their PCs following an urgent security warning. The critical update addresses 74 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day flaw that is already being exploited by cybercriminals.
What Is the Threat?
Google has confirmed the release of a critical security update for Chrome that patches 74 vulnerabilities. Among them is a particularly worrying flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-11645, which has been classified as a zero-day vulnerability. Zero-day vulnerabilities are especially dangerous because cybercriminals are already aware of the flaw and may be attacking devices before users have a chance to install a fix.
Google has confirmed that CVE-2026-11645 is being actively exploited in the wild. The company has not disclosed additional technical details or the number of users potentially affected, stating that this information will remain limited until the majority of Chrome users have updated their browsers.
How to Protect Yourself
To check whether your browser is protected, open Chrome, click the menu, and select About Chrome. The browser will automatically check for updates and display your current version. If prompted, restart Chrome to complete the installation.
According to Google, 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. The rollout will continue over the coming days and weeks.
Installing the latest version of Chrome is the best way to protect your device and personal information from this newly discovered security threat. Users are strongly advised to restart their browsers as soon as possible to ensure they are protected.
