Mar 072019
 

If you use Google Chrome browser, you would be well-advised to update it … RIGHT NOW!

Google is urging Chrome users to update the web browser right away to patch a zero-day vulnerability that is being actively exploited.

In a Tuesday tweet, Google Chrome Security and Desktop Engineering Lead Justin Schuh said users should install the latest version of the browserβ€”72.0.3626.121β€”right away.

“Seriously, update your Chrome installs… like right this minute,” he wrote.

SOURCE LINK: PC Magazine

Although it’s possible to disable Chrome’s Auto Update, it’s not easy.

However, for Updates to take effect, you have to relaunch the browser.

What your goal is to end up w/ Version 72.0.3626.121

To check to see that’s what you’re running, click on the 3 Vertical Dots in the upper right-hand corner.Β  Then from the drop-down menu it generates, click “Help”.Β  Then from the next menu click “About Google Chrome”.Β  And you should get a window that looks something like this (this is mine):

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  5 Responses to “PSA: Stop What You’re Doing and Update Google Chrome”

  1. Cross posted to Care2 HERE

    • I don’t use Chrome myself.  The browser I do use incorporates a few of its (minor) components, and I just updated it.  But I know Chrome is very, very popular, and I’ll join you in doing my best to get out the word.

  2. i checked;
    Google Chrome is up to dateVersion 72.0.3626.121 (Official Build) (64-bit)

    Thanx SoINeedAName

  3. Thanks Nameless.  I checked and found that mine had self-updated. 16

  4. Thanks for the heads up.  My old laptop automatically updated, but my new one did not.  I did a quick refresh and now both are fresh as daisies!

    I used to use Chrome all the time on my desk top machine, but since going to laptop with Edge, I use that and keep Chrome for gmail and a back up.

    Thanks again dude!

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