Chrome users are at risk from a “previously unknown and highly sophisticated malware,” which prompted Google to release an emergency update last month. This malware triggered a warning from Google and led the U.S. government’s cybersecurity agency to mandate that all users update their browsers by April 17.
If you haven’t already, the update should now be downloaded to your device. However, you may need to check your settings and look for a prompt asking you to restart the browser to complete the installation. It’s crucial that you do this now—even if you have a large number of open tabs. While these should reopen after the restart, the update takes precedence.
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The mandate from CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) specifically applies to U.S. federal employees, but all users—whether at home or work—should take note. Kaspersky, the cybersecurity company that discovered the vulnerability, warns that until your browser is updated, users are vulnerable to a one-click attack. The malware can infect users simply by clicking on a malicious link in an email, with no additional action required.
Since the original warning, Google has pushed out another update, Chrome 135, which was released on April 1 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This update addresses 13 security issues, though none are as critical as the vulnerability discovered last month.
Kaspersky has called this exploit one of the most “interesting” they have encountered, as it allowed attackers to bypass Chrome’s sandbox protection without triggering obvious malicious behavior. This made it particularly tricky for security teams to detect.
With just ten days left before the CISA deadline expires, risks are increasing as attackers have a limited window to exploit the vulnerability. The initial attacks targeted media outlets, educational institutions, and government agencies, but the scope could have broadened since then. Researchers also note that a second exploit is still unpatched, though it has not been fully isolated or resolved at this point. For now, the latest update should protect you from these risks.
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To ensure you’re secure, go to your settings, click on “Help—About Google Chrome,” and then hit “Relaunch” to apply the update. You can choose to delay the restart by clicking “Not now,” but it’s strongly recommended to update your browser today. Be aware that while your regular tabs will reopen after the restart, any private browsing (Incognito) windows will not.