Emergency Google Chrome update fixes zero-day used in attacks
Google has released Chrome 99.0.4844.84 for Windows, Mac, and Linux users to address a high-severity zero-day bug exploited in the wild.
The 99.0.4844.84 version is already rolling out worldwide in the Stable Desktop channel, and Google says it might be a matter of weeks until it reaches the entire userbase.
This update was available immediately when BleepingComputer checked for new updates by going into Chrome menu > Help > About Google Chrome.
The web browser will also auto-check for new updates and automatically install them after the next launch.
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/emergency-google-chrome-update-fixes-zero-day-used-in-attacks/Also affects Chromium-based browsers such as Microsoft Edge:
1. Click on the 3 dots (...) on the very right-hand side of the window
2. Click on
Help and Feedback3. Click on
About Microsoft Edge4. Check your Edge is version 99.0.1150.55