High Alert for Microsoft Edge Users: Indian Government Warns of Critical Security Flaws

• CERT-In, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, issued a 'High Severity' warning for Microsoft Edge users.
• Security flaws in older versions of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allow hackers to bypass security and steal personal data.
• The vulnerability stems from issues in the 'WebView' tag policy, enabling redirection to fraudulent websites.
• Users of Microsoft Edge versions older than 143.0.3650.139 on Windows, macOS, or Linux are at risk.
• Immediate update to the latest browser version, caution with unknown links, and enabling two-factor authentication are recommended.

Why It Matters: Microsoft Edge users must update their browser immediately to patch critical security vulnerabilities and protect data.