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šŸšØ Chrome Users, Beware! Govt Issues Urgent Alert for PC & Mac Users in India! šŸ’»šŸ”’

TL;DR:Ā The Indian government's cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, has flagged a serious security issue in Google Chrome for desktop users.Ā Hackers are actively exploiting a vulnerability that can let them take over your computer.Ā If you're using Chrome on Windows, Mac, or Linux, update it immediately to version 136.0.7103.113 or later to stay safe.

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šŸ›‘ Whatā€™s the Big Deal? šŸ˜±

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-severity warning for Google Chrome users on desktop platforms.Ā A critical vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-4664, is being actively exploited by hackers.Ā This flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on your system, potentially giving them full control over your device.

šŸ–„ļø Who's at Risk? šŸ§‘ā€šŸ’»

If you're using Google Chrome on:

  • Windows

  • macOS

  • Linux

...and haven't updated to version 136.0.7103.113 or later, your system is vulnerable.Ā Mobile users are less affected, but it's still good practice to keep all devices updated.

āš ļø How Can This Affect You? šŸ•µļøā€ā™‚ļø

Hackers can exploit this vulnerability by tricking you into visiting a malicious website.Ā Once there, they can:

  • Install malware or spyware

  • Steal personal and financial information

  • Gain unauthorized access to your system

  • Cause system instability or crashes

This isn't just a theoretical risk; active exploitation has been reported.

šŸ”„ What Should You Do? šŸ› ļø

To protect yourself:

  1. Open Google Chrome.

  2. Click on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.

  3. Go to HelpĀ > About Google Chrome.

  4. Chrome will automatically check for updates and install the latest version.

  5. Restart the browser to complete the update.

Ensure you're running version 136.0.7103.113 or later.Ā 

šŸ§  MediaFx's Take: A Wake-Up Call for Digital Vigilance šŸ”

This incident underscores the vulnerabilities inherent in our digital infrastructure, especially when dominated by a few major players like Google.Ā It's a stark reminder of the need for:

  • Regular software updates

  • Diversification of tools and platforms

  • Increased investment in cybersecurity, particularly for the working class who may lack resources

In a society striving for equality, access to secure and private digital tools should be a right, not a privilege.


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