Google has rolled out a big update to Chrome. It brings several improvements, and most importantly, fixes security vulnerabilities in the browser.

It has come to light that there are more than 420 security issues, and several of them have been classified as highly critical. They may have allowed threat actors to run remote code execution on the target system to steal information.

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Google fixes 400-plus security vulnerabilities in Chrome browser

In one lineGoogle patches over 420 security flaws in Chrome, including highly critical remote code execution risks.Key points• Critical vulnerabilities fixedGoogle addressed 429 security issues in Chrome, with 371 detected internally and 58 by external researchers. Several were classified as highly critical, enabling remote code execution and potential data theft.• Bug bounty rewardsIndependent cybersecurity researchers were awarded a total of $209,000 for reporting vulnerabilities, including a $97,000 prize for a single unnamed researcher.• Update urgencyUsers are strongly advised to update Chrome to version 149.0.7827.53 (Linux) or 149.0.7827.53/54 (Windows/Mac) to mitigate risks from unpatched vulnerabilities.• Android privacy enhancementsGoogle also released the June Android update, introducing privacy features like fake call detection to improve user safety and experience.Key statistics429Total vulnerabilities patched$209,000Total bug bounty payouts$97,000Highest single bounty awarded149.0.7827.53/54Chrome update versionProcessed with AI. Reviewed by DH Digital Team.

Of the 429 vulnerabilities, Google engineers detected around 371, and the rest were uncovered by independent cybersecurity experts. An unnamed researcher was rewarded a handsome prize of $97,000 (approx. Rs 92.53 lakh).

In total, Google awarded around $209,000 (Rs 1,99,37,127) to individual contributors.

Technical details of the several vulnerabilities detected by Google and independent cyber experts have been withheld so that the information can't be misused by other criminals. They will be revealed on a later date, as this will give time for the public to update their browser on their computers.

Chrome users are advised to update their systems to the latest version: Chrome 149.0.7827.53 (Linux), 149.0.7827.53/54 Windows/Mac.

Here's how to update to the latest version of Chrome on your computer:

Just go to the Chrome menu (three dots), select 'Help', then 'About Google Chrome', and Chrome will automatically check for updates and install them.