An urgent security warning has been issued for Google Chrome users. Google has released a critical security update addressing 74 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day flaw identified as CVE-2026-11645. Zero-day vulnerabilities are highly risky as they are known to cybercriminals before users can patch them.
Google confirmed that the CVE-2026-11645 vulnerability is actively exploited. Users are advised to update their browsers promptly by checking for updates in the Chrome menu under “About Chrome” and restarting if necessary. 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, with the rollout continuing over the next days and weeks.
Updating to the latest Chrome version is crucial to safeguard devices and personal data from this security threat.