Uh-oh, update Google Chrome – exploit already out there for one of these 6 security holes

November 30, 2023 at 03:48PM Google has released an urgent Chrome update to fix six security vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited zero-day flaw (CVE-2023-6345) relating to the Skia graphics library. Spyware risks are implied. Zyxel also patched critical issues affecting NAS devices. Users are urged to promptly update Chrome to mitigate security threats. Meeting Takeaways: … Read more

Google Chrome emergency update fixes 6th zero-day exploited in 2023

November 29, 2023 at 12:09PM Google released an emergency security update for Chrome, patching the sixth zero-day vulnerability of the year, CVE-2023-6345, amid active exploits. Available globally, the update fixes an integer overflow in Skia graphics library. Google restricts exploit details to curb further misuse, especially for unpatched third-party software. Meeting Takeaways: 1. Google released … Read more

Google Patches Seventh Chrome Zero-Day of 2023

November 29, 2023 at 08:36AM Google has patched a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2023-6345) impacting Chrome, involving an integer overflow in Skia graphics engine. Acknowledging active exploitation, Google’s update also fixes five other high-risk bugs, and issues $55,000 in bug bounties. This marks the seventh Chrome zero-day addressed in the year. Chrome version 119.0.6045.199/200 is being rolled … Read more

Google Chrome now auto-upgrades to secure connections for all users

October 30, 2023 at 02:34PM Google has introduced a new feature called HTTPS-Upgrades to enhance Chrome internet security. It automatically upgrades insecure HTTP requests to secure HTTPS requests for all users. This protects users’ privacy and security by encrypting connections and preventing potential data theft. The update impacts various aspects of browsing and aims to … Read more