Google pushes yet another security update to its Chrome browser

Just when Chrome desktop users thought they could take a breather, it's time for yet another update - this one with a host of security fixes.
Chrome version 120 is now officially available for Windows, Mac, and Linux, and you'll want to install this one if only to get all 10 bug fixes with two of them ranked highly critical.
Announcing the new Chrome update in a blog post on Tuesday, Google said that Chrome version 120.0.6099.62 for Linux and Mac and version 120.0.6099.62.63 for Windows include several fixes and improvements.
Out of the 10 security patches contained in the update, the company described and rated the following five, all of which were reported by external security researchers.
With all its bug fixes in tow, version 120 will automatically roll out over the coming days and weeks, according to Google.
Instead of waiting, you'll want to update the browser sooner than later.
To perform the update, open Chrome, click the three-dot icon at the top, hover your mouse pointer over Help, and then select About Google Chrome.
Relaunch the browser and go back to the About Google Chrome page.
You should now see Chrome listed as up-to-date with the version at 120.


This Cyber News was published on www.zdnet.com. Publication date: Wed, 06 Dec 2023 21:13:05 +0000


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