Google Chrome users are advised to take immediate action following an urgent security warning issued by Google. The company 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 indicate cybercriminals may already be exploiting them before fixes are implemented.

Google has confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2026-11645 and urges users to update their browsers promptly. To check if your Chrome browser is secure, open it, go to the menu, and select About Chrome to view your current version. If necessary, restart Chrome to finalize the update.

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 further updates to be rolled out gradually. Updating to the latest Chrome version is crucial for safeguarding your device and personal data from this security threat.