If you are a Chrome user on Windows then be very careful! That being said, it is essential that you update your browser as soon as you can…
Important alert for Chrome users on Windows!
Another Chrome security update has already arrived on the Internet, which now reaches version 124.0.6367.78/.79. This release includes a critical fix for the underlying graphics engine of the kind that has allowed attackers to execute code on targeted machines in the past. This is although there is still no news of any exploitation of the flaw this time.
The update also includes two high-severity memory fixes. Something normally seen in such updates. Google has recognized that these memory vulnerabilities in its core engine are the most frequently discovered and exploited. As usual, there is no further information “until the majority of users are updated with a fix”.
Given that Google designated the first patch – essentially a vulnerability to potential code manipulation – as critical, it seems highly likely that it is a credible threat. And once the fix is made public, it’s important for users to update as quickly as possible.
However, there are other new developments in terms of security
So, if you happen to already use Google Chrome, you may have noticed a “suggest strong password” pop-up. Well, it seems that the pop-up can level up and use AI to generate passwords. Something that seems interesting, but… How safe is it to use AI to create a password?
More specifically, Google is planning to incorporate its Gemini into Chrome, starting with password suggestions.
Using AI to generate passwords could be a game-changer, as passwords are more likely to be stronger than those created by humans. However, this does not mean that hackers cannot bypass the system in the same way. It could be more complicated!
