Security bug
The security lapse encompasses an assortment of back-end libraries known as Mojo, which are used by all Chromium-based browsers such as Brave, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. The zero-day vulnerability is termed as high severity and is labeled as CVE-2022-307. The update patch must have fixed the vulnerability automatically and updated Chrome as well to version 105.0.5195.102. However, if you did not enable automatic updates or have not manually applied an update recently, here is how to check the Chrome version and update it accordingly. Also read: Fraud Google Translator App Infects the Users to Mine Cryptocurrency
Update Chrome on Android
Android devices are set to allow Chrome to check and install new updates automatically. However, if you have disabled this setting, reenable it by going to the Play Store app> search and find Google Chrome> click on the ellipsis menu to open the settings page. Check the process given below to find out whether or not Chrome is updated on your Android device:
Open the Play Store app and click on your profile iconChoose the Manage apps & device option to see the Overview tabThe second option on the page will either say Updates available or All apps up to dateTap on Updates Available if you see itCheck the list of app that shows up and look for Google ChromeClick on Update if you find Chrome in the list
Update Chrome on iPad or iPhone
Similar to Android devices, iPads or iPhones are also set to search and install Chrome updates automatically. To check manually, do the following
Open the App StoreClick on Profile PropertiesAccount will openScroll to find Available UpdatesLook for Chrome and click on Update if applicableIf you are asked to give your Apple ID and password by App Store, do the same and let the downloading and installation begin
If you do not find Chrome in the list under Available Updates, find Google Chrome in the App Store. If the option to update appears, click on it. Alternatively, you can update Chrome from the app itself.
Open Chrome and click on the ellipsis menu at the bottom rightScroll to find and tap on SettingsScroll down to the Safety Check option and click on itClick on Check now nextChrome will start with the update if there is any newer version
Update Chrome on Windows, Linux, or Mac computers or laptops
Google Chrome update process remains the same for computers and laptops as well as running on any OS. Here is the process to check for updates and install them if not done automatically:
Open Google ChromeClick on the More option on the top rightHere you will see if an update has been released recentlyA green icon signifies an update that has been released within the last two daysAn orange icon signifies a pending update for four daysA red icon signifies an update waiting for a weekNear the bottom of the More menu, click on Help followed by About Google ChromeClick on Update Google Chrome on the new screenIf you cannot see the option, it means it is already doneClick on Relaunch if you clicked on the Update Google Chrome optionAs soon as Chrome restarts, it will be up-to-date
Prevention is always better than cure and as suggested by Google itself, it is important to check and update the browser if it did not happen automatically.
