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UAE issues high-risk security alert for Google Chrome users

Users have been advised to update their Chrome browsers to avoid any breaches.

Abu Dhabi: The Cyber Security Council of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, May 9, issued a high-risk vulnerabilities for users of Google Chrome, urging them to update browsers.

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In a latest security update on Instagram, the council said, “Google released security updates to address multiple high-severity vulnerabilities in the Chrome browser.”

“These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to remotely execute malicious code on a victim’s machine in the context of the logged-in user, leading to data theft, installation of malware, or impersonation of the user.”

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The council recommended updating to the latest version of Chrome to avoid any breaches or leaks of your information and personal data, or perform other malicious actions.

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This post was last modified on May 9, 2024 7:27 pm

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Sakina Fatima

Sakina Fatima, a digital journalist with Siasat.com, has a master's degree in business administration and is a graduate in mass communication and journalism. Sakina covers topics from the Middle East, with a leaning towards human interest issues.

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