Google has released an emergency update to its popular Chrome web browser — and this is not an update that you can afford to delay. The US search firm released this emergency fix after discovering hackers were already exploiting two serious security flaws in the browser.
Both of these vulnerabilities have been given a "zero-day" rating, which means hackers may already have discovered them and could be using them to hack into your device now. If successful, fraudsters could potentially steal your personal information and login credentials to either impersonate you or drain your bank accounts.
Google has released an emergency fix for two security vulnerabilities found on its Chrome browser
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The first flaw, known as CVE-2026-3909, targets something called the Skia graphics library. That's the bit of Chrome responsible for displaying web content and parts of the interface. It's a memory corruption issue that could let attackers crash your browser or potentially run malicious code.
The second vulnerability, CVE-2026-3910, sits in Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine. This is the part that runs scripts on the websites you visit. V8 bugs are particularly valuable to cybercriminals because they can potentially be triggered simply by getting you to visit a dodgy website. Once accessed, you could be tricked into handing over your personal information or having malware installed onto your device.
So what can you do to stay safe? For Chrome, open your browser, click the menu, and head to "About Google Chrome." This page shows your current version and will automatically download the latest update if you need it. It's important to make sure you restart your browser to finish the installation.
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Google has experienced a few security vulnerabilities in the last few weeks. For instance, the tech firm just released a "critical" update across Android devices.
The flaw tricks your phone's graphics system into making a mathematical error. This error then corrupts your device's memory – the bit that keeps everything running smoothly. Once that memory is scrambled, hackers can essentially walk right through your phone's security gates and take over without you knowing.
Google Chrome will be moving from a four-week update release schedule to a fortnightly one, kicking off on September 8, 2026.
| GOOGLE PRESSTo combat these security concerns, the US tech firm has also confirmed it's doubling the amount of free updates released for its online browser. Chrome will move from a four-week release schedule to a fortnightly one, kicking off on September 8, 2026.
This increased release schedule applies whether you're browsing on a Windows or Mac computer, Android phone or tablet, iPhone, or iPad – everyone is getting the same treatment.
It's quite a shift. Back in 2021, Google moved from six-week gaps between major releases to four weeks. Now they're halving that, meaning you'll get fresh versions of Chrome every fortnight across all your devices.
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