CERT-In Warns Chrome Users: Hackers Can Bypass System Security, Update Now!
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CNBC Awaaz21-01-2026, 09:59

CERT-In Warns Chrome Users: Hackers Can Bypass System Security, Update Now!

  • The Indian government's CERT-In has issued a security warning for Google Chrome users regarding a major vulnerability.
  • Hackers can exploit this flaw, stemming from insufficient policy enforcement in the WebView tag, to bypass system security.
  • This vulnerability allows remote attackers to 'Script Inject' and steal important data, posing a risk to banking, email, and AI feature users.
  • CERT-In has categorized this as a Medium to High Risk Level, affecting Chrome on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • Users are advised to immediately update their Chrome browser by going to Settings > About Chrome and restarting after the update.

Why It Matters: Update Google Chrome immediately to patch critical security flaws allowing hackers to bypass system security.

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