{"id":28802,"date":"2026-03-10T04:39:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T04:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/10\/indian-govt-issues-chrome-security-alert-for-desktop-users-how-it-can-affect-you-tech-news\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T04:39:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T04:39:51","slug":"indian-govt-issues-chrome-security-alert-for-desktop-users-how-it-can-affect-you-tech-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/10\/indian-govt-issues-chrome-security-alert-for-desktop-users-how-it-can-affect-you-tech-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Govt Issues Chrome Security Alert For Desktop Users: How It Can Affect You | Tech News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9951790\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-3759419209\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-3759419209\">March 10, 2026, 09:58 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9951790\" class=\"jsx-84b04b7382bb4bce jsx-262544177 asubttl-schema\">Chrome users on Windows and Mac are being warned about a new security risk by the Indian government. Here are the details.<\/h2>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-6cc80bfb3da3f7c2 artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-6cc80bfb3da3f7c2 stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-6cc80bfb3da3f7c2 deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-6cc80bfb3da3f7c2 fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-6cc80bfb3da3f7c2 lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-6cc80bfb3da3f7c2 artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.whatsapp.com\/send?text=Indian%20Govt%20Issues%20Chrome%20Security%20Alert%20For%20Desktop%20Users%3A%20How%20It%20Can%20Affect%20You - %0D%0Ahttps:\/\/www.news18.com\/tech\/indian-govt-issues-chrome-security-alert-for-desktop-users-how-it-can-affect-you-9951790.html%3Futm_source%3Dwhatsapp%26utm_medium%3Dsocial_share%26utm_campaign%3Dnw18english%0D%0A %0D%0A Get the latest news anytime, anywhere. Install News18 app for free! %0D%0Ahttps:\/\/onelink.to\/website-share-eng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"jsx-6cc80bfb3da3f7c2 sclrnd wapp social_share\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-6cc80bfb3da3f7c2 notifycnt social_share\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/new_share_icon.svg\" alt=\"new share icon\" title=\"new share icon\" width=\"8\" height=\"9\" class=\"jsx-6cc80bfb3da3f7c2 social_share\"\/><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/new_whatsapp_icon.svg\" alt=\"new whatsapp icon\" title=\"new whatsapp icon\" width=\"21\" height=\"22\" class=\"jsx-6cc80bfb3da3f7c2 social_share\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-84b04b7382bb4bce jsx-262544177\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-84b04b7382bb4bce jsx-262544177 amimg\">\n<div class=\"jsx-84b04b7382bb4bce jsx-262544177 amimgwrp\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chrome users on Windows, Mac and Linux are at risk.\" title=\"Chrome users on Windows, Mac and Linux are at risk.\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-84b04b7382bb4bce jsx-262544177\"\/><i class=\"jsx-84b04b7382bb4bce jsx-262544177 imgzoom\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/zoom-img.svg\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" class=\"jsx-84b04b7382bb4bce jsx-262544177 imgzoomicn tap_to_zoom\"\/><\/i><\/div>\n<p>Chrome users on Windows, Mac and Linux are at risk.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-84b04b7382bb4bce jsx-262544177 flscrnimgwrp \"><img class=\"jsx-84b04b7382bb4bce jsx-262544177 flscrnimg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-84b04b7382bb4bce jsx-262544177\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 44 44\" fill=\"none\" class=\"jsx-84b04b7382bb4bce jsx-262544177 flscrncls\"><circle cx=\"22\" cy=\"22\" r=\"22\" transform=\"rotate(-90 22 22)\" fill=\"#111111\" fill-opacity=\"0.9\" class=\"jsx-84b04b7382bb4bce jsx-262544177\"\/><path d=\"M29.7757 16.8142L23.9651 22.6248L29.7757 28.4355L28.3108 29.9004L22.5002 24.0897L16.6896 29.9004L15.2247 28.4355L21.0353 22.6248L15.2247 16.8142L16.6896 15.3493L22.5002 21.16L28.3108 15.3493L29.7757 16.8142Z\" fill=\"white\" class=\"jsx-84b04b7382bb4bce jsx-262544177\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">The Chrome security issues have been a regular concern and a new one has popped up this month about which both Google and the Indian government are warning millions of users. The latest Chrome security warning this month comes via the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) with a high severity ranking, which is never good news, especially when it involves a highly popular product like Chrome in question. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">The web browser on Windows, macOS and Linux platforms are being scrutinised for the new risks that can leave people vulnerable to data exploits and other security breaches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><strong>Chrome Security Alert For Windows And Mac Users<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">The security agency has reiterated the issues facing the Google browser that is running on machines across the globe and used for both personal and business use. \u201cMultiple Vulnerabilities exist in Google Chrome due to Out of bounds read in Media; Out-of-bounds Read and Write in Tint Component and Inappropriate Implementation in DevTools. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by persuading a victim to visit specially crafted web pages.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">The biggest highlight about the risk from Google suggests users can be attacked remotely which makes it easier for anyone to bypass device security and access confidential data. You have both end users as well as businesses using Chrome for desktop likely to be affected. These are the exact details of the Chrome versions running across platforms that are at risk:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><strong>Chrome Security Risk: Who Is Affected<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Google Chrome versions prior to 145.0.7632.116\/117 for Windows<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Google Chrome versions prior to 145.0.7632.116\/117 for Mac<\/li>\n<li>Google Chrome versions prior to 145.0.7632.116 for Linux<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">If your Windows, Mac or Linux machine has Chrome running on versions before the ones given here, it is highly recommended you to update to the latest and secure version.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">And as we have said multiple times before, Google knows about these issues and offers a new version to fix them. Users now must download the latest available software update for Google Chrome on Windows, macOS and Linux. You can do this by heading over to the three-dot menu on Chrome \u2013 Settings \u2013 About \u2013 Update Chrome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><affilizz-magic-match classname=\"jsx-84b04b7382bb4bce jsx-262544177\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-84b04b7382bb4bce jsx-262544177 atbtlink Location\"><span>Location :<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Delhi, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-84b04b7382bb4bce jsx-262544177 atbtlink fp\"><span>First Published:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rs\">\n<p>March 10, 2026, 09:58 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-84b04b7382bb4bce jsx-262544177 brdcrmb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/\">News<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/tech\/\">tech<\/a>  <span class=\"brdout\"> Indian Govt Issues Chrome Security Alert For Desktop Users: How It Can Affect You<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"coral-wrap\" class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f \">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coral-cont\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coltoptxt\">Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. 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