Google has issued a crucial alert for Chrome users, urging them to update their browser immediately. The tech giant has rolled out a new version of Chrome to address four critical bugs, with one of them classified as a zero-day vulnerability, indicating ongoing exploitation by hackers.
The company confirmed the existence of a security exploit known as CVE-2025-10585, emphasizing the need for users to install the latest Chrome version to safeguard their online activities. While specific details about the vulnerability remain undisclosed, Google’s Threat Analysis Group flagged the issue earlier this month.
To check if your Chrome browser is up to date and secure, navigate to the browser’s menu and select “About Chrome” to verify the installed version. For protection against the identified vulnerability, users should ensure they are running version 140.0.7339.185/.186 on Windows/Mac and 140.0.7339.185 on Linux. Those with older versions are advised to promptly restart their browsers for the update to take effect.
Google assures that the new version will be distributed across all browsers in the coming days or weeks, underscoring the importance of timely updates to mitigate potential security risks.