All Chrome users must check their settings without delay and click the restart button.Google recently confirmed the release of its latest browser update, and it's definitely not one anyone should ignore, as it fixes a whopping 108 security issues.If that wasn't worrying enough, some of the gremlins have been given a critical rating and could be exploited by cyber criminals in the future.
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This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you.You can unsubscribe at any time.More Info.This latest version of Chrome, called 154.0.8037.57/.58 for Windows and Mac, was first announced last week, but security experts are now urging everyone to check their settings and make sure it's installed.
Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTOn September 22, Google released a Stable Channel Update for Desktop," the team at Malwarebytes explained."This is the most important one for desktop users.The update includes 108 security fixes including 11 rated Critical."Although it appears the bugs have yet to be used in an actual attack, users shouldn't ignore the alert, as the issues could cause numerous problems in the future, including Chrome crashes, potential remote code execution, and browser compromise.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTAlong with an update to its desktop software, Google has also released Chrome 155 for Android, version 155.0.8059.16.
This is thought to have rolled out to a small percentage of users, so it may not be available to everyone yet.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTHowever, those using Android devices would be wise to keep an eye out for it as Google says it includes stability and performance improvements.How to update Google Chrome on your computer Here's how to update Chrome.Open Chrome on your computer, then click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.Next, select Help and click About Google Chrome.Chrome will then check for updates and install them automatically.The final step is to click Relaunch to restart your browser and complete the update.
The whole process usually takes less than a minute and is worth doing to make sure things are fully protected.This latest update comes just weeks after Google released another important Chrome change that fixed a dreaded "zero-day" bug.That worrying stamp means hackers were already aware of the cyber issue and were actively exploiting it in the wild.The gremlin, identified as CVE-2026-85046, could be triggered by visiting a fake website operated by online crooks, allowing them to take control via an attack called Remote code execution (RCE).RCE is a serious security flaw that basically allows attackers to run malicious commands or software on another computer remotely, potentially stealing data, installing malware or taking complete control of the affected device.
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