Google Asks Chrome Users To Update Browser After Hazardous Attack Findings

Google has issued a serious warning to millions of Chrome users (photo: dock. pexels)

JAKARTA - Google has issued a serious warning to millions of Chrome users to immediately update their browser after finding a malicious attack that would allow hackers to take over the computer.

In a statement, the tech giant insists that cybercriminals use various ways to gain access to users' personal information. One method used is through a pop-up window or maliciously designed website.

The company has launched a 'critical' update to close the gap that allowed this attack, which has pose a serious threat to user security. This update is important to address what is known as the 'zero day' attack, where hackers find loopholes before the manufacturer and take advantage of them before there is a chance to fix them.

Google insists that this update can be accessed directly through Chrome settings. This is a very important step for users to protect themselves from increasingly sophisticated hacking attempts.

While Google does not provide specific details about the vulnerabilities found, the warning confirms that this attack allows hackers to take over users' computers via carefully designed HTML pages. This page may appear as a fake website or pop-up that directs users to download fake software or an unsafe browser version.

In an effort to prevent this kind of attack in the future, Google also recommends that Chrome users continue to update their browser regularly. The update not only fixes the existing vulnerabilities, but also ensures that all the latest security features have been implemented.

Through this update, Google also emphasizes that users no longer need to pay for separate antiviral software because the new Chrome version has fixed all existing vulnerabilities.

Google warned that this attack not only happened to individual users, but also involved third-party sites and libraries. This shows that hackers have stepped up their efforts to find security loopholes on various platforms.

In the context of global cyberattacks that are increasing, measures like this are becoming increasingly important for internet users to maintain their security and privacy.

Google's most important message to users is to always follow security updates and not ignore warnings like this, as it can have a serious impact on their online security and privacy.