UAE authority issues security alert for Google Chrome users

Users have been advised to circulate this information to their subsidiaries and partners

Published: Fri 23 Aug 2024, 1:49 PM

Updated: Fri 23 Aug 2024, 9:34 PM

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Google Chrome users in the UAE have been urged to update to the latest version of the free web browser, as the tech giant released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities.

The UAE Cyber Security Council on Thursday recommended that Chrome users update their devices' browser to the latest version by Google.

"Google has released a security update for Chrome to address multiple vulnerabilities including a high- severity vulnerability that is being actively exploited in the wild," the authority said in a post on X.

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"The UAE Cyber Security Council recommends updating Chrome to the latest version and circulating this information to your .subsidiaries and partners," it added.

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