Google has recently addressed two critical security bugs in its Chrome browser that could potentially be exploited by cybercriminals. Users are advised to promptly check their browser settings and restart Chrome to ensure they are protected.
The identified vulnerabilities, known as CVE-2026-3909 and CVE-2026-3910, have been classified as zero-day threats, indicating that malicious actors are actively leveraging them in the wild. Google has released updates to fix these issues, but users must install the latest version of Chrome to safeguard their systems.
According to Google’s patch notes, exploits for both CVE-2026-3909 and CVE-2026-3910 have been detected in the wild. To verify if your browser is up to date, access the Chrome menu and click on “About Google Chrome” to view the current version installed on your device.
Users running Chrome version 146.0.7680.75/76 for Windows/Mac or 146.0.7680.75 for Linux are secure from these vulnerabilities. Those with older versions should promptly update by clicking the “install and relaunch” button to prevent potential online attacks.
Google has announced that the Stable channel has been updated to versions 146.0.7680.75/76 for Windows/Mac and 146.0.7680.75 for Linux, with the rollout expected to occur gradually over the upcoming days and weeks.