Users of Chrome are advised to check their settings and restart their browser promptly as Google has recently patched two critical bugs in its web browsing software. These vulnerabilities, named CVE-2026-3909 and CVE-2026-3910, have been addressed by Chrome’s developers, but users must update to the latest version to ensure protection.
Both bugs have been classified as zero-day threats, indicating that cybercriminals are actively exploiting them. Google acknowledged the existence of exploits for these vulnerabilities in the wild. To verify if Chrome is up to date, users can navigate to the Chrome menu and select “About Google Chrome” to check their current version.
For Windows and Mac users, having Chrome version 146.0.7680.75/76 or higher, and for Linux users, version 146.0.7680.75 or higher, indicates safety. If running an older version, users should promptly install the update by clicking the “install and relaunch” button. This quick update process will shield users from potential online threats.
Google has rolled out the Stable channel update to address these vulnerabilities, with version 146.0.7680.75/76 for Windows/Mac and 146.0.7680.75 for Linux. Users are encouraged to update to the latest version to enhance their security while browsing the web.