India’s top cybersecurity authority, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), has released a high-risk alert concerning the desktop version of Google Chrome. According to the advisory, several severe security flaws have been discovered in Chrome browsers that have not been updated past version 137.0.7151.119/.120 on Windows and macOS, and version 137.0.7151.119 on Linux.
These security weaknesses can allow cybercriminals to run malicious code on a user’s machine, cause the browser to crash, or potentially steal confidential information—all triggered simply by visiting a malicious or compromised website. Since these exploits can occur silently without any noticeable signs, users might remain unaware their systems have been breached until critical data is lost.
To safeguard their devices, CERT-In urges users to promptly install the latest stable release of the Chrome browser from Google. The official patch is now available. According to Google’s recent update on the Stable Channel for Desktop, version 137.0.7151.119/.120 for Windows and macOS, and 137.0.7151.119 for Linux, has been released and will be gradually rolled out in the coming days or weeks.
Steps to Stay Secure
Update Without Delay: Make sure to upgrade your Chrome browser right away to the most recent stable release to fix known vulnerabilities.
Turn On Auto-Updates: Verify that Chrome’s automatic update setting is active so future security fixes are applied as soon as they’re available.
Report Any Problems: If you come across a new bug or issue, report it using Google’s official bug tracker or reach out through the community support forum.
