May 21, 2024 at 11:00AM
Google is addressing a known issue in Chrome browser where webpage content temporarily disappears when switching between tabs. A server-side fix is being deployed to resolve the issue, with affected users not needing to take any action. Restarting the browser may expedite the update process. Additionally, a previous warning about Chrome 124’s new post-quantum cryptography was issued in April.
Key Takeaways from the Meeting Notes:
– Google is rolling out a server-side fix for a known issue affecting the Chrome browser that causes webpage content to temporarily disappear when users change between open tabs.
– Users reported experiencing issues with Chrome not loading websites and triggering heavy resource usage in some cases.
– The Chrome Support Manager acknowledged the issue and mentioned that their team has investigated and determined the cause of the behavior.
– Google has already implemented a server-side update designed to address the underlying cause, and affected Chrome users don’t need to take any action to receive the update.
– Restarting the web browser might expedite the process and ensure the update is applied more swiftly, although it is not necessary.
– The update is gradually being deployed and should resolve the disappearing content issue for all users over the following days.
– Google’s security team also previously warned customers about potential issues with Chrome 124’s new post-quantum cryptography, which may break TLS connections to websites, servers, and firewalls. Users experiencing “Error 525: SSL handshake failed” errors can mitigate the issue by disabling the TLS 1.3 hybridized Kyber support in Chrome from chrome://flags/#enable-tls13-kyber.