The Briefing Room
General Category => Science, Technology and Knowledge => Computers => Topic started by: Elderberry on March 27, 2022, 02:08:01 am
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Express By David Snelling 3/26/2022
IF YOUR chosen web browser is Chrome then you must check that you are using the very latest version to avoid a new threat discovered by Google's security team.
All Chrome users are being urged to make sure their web browsers are fully updated to the very latest version. The urgent warning comes from the security team at Google after the discovery of a new threat that could leave the hugely popular software, which is used by over a billion people worldwide, open to attack from cyber thieves.
The reason that this latest threat is so significant is that it's been handed the dreaded 'zero day' rating. If you haven't heard of this phrase then it's one to take very seriously as it means it's possible – and very likely – that the bug is already known to criminals and is being used right now.
The fact that this bug has the 'zero day' rating is why Google has pushed out the Chrome upgrade so rapidly as, once the browser is updated, it will stop cyber thieves in their tracks.
The new release, which is called Chrome version 99.0.4844.84, fixes the CVE-2022-1096 bug and will keep your PC protected.
More: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/1586649/Google-Chrome-warning-zero-day-threat-update-Windows-Mac-Chromebook (https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/1586649/Google-Chrome-warning-zero-day-threat-update-Windows-Mac-Chromebook)
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Does this affect other browsers that use the same engine that chrome uses?
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Does this affect other browsers that use the same engine that chrome uses?
It affects Microsoft Edge, so I would assume it affects other chrome-based browsers.
Microsoft Edge 99.0.1150.55 fixes vulnerability CVE-2022-1096 (https://borncity.com/win/2022/03/26/microsoft-edge-99-0-1150-55-fixt-schwachstelle-cve-2022-1096/)
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Latest Brave version is: Version 1.36.119 Chromium: 99.0.4844.83 (Official Build) (64-bit)
Looks like this one does not include the fix.
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Wait, there's an update for Brave: Version 1.36.122 Chromium: 99.0.4844.88 (Official Build) (64-bit)
https://brave.com/latest/
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At what point if ever will these software vendors be held responsible for their grossly deficient software? Everyone suffering a loss should be able to file a claim against Google. If we got to that point, I would bet these software systems would become far safer than they have been to date.
GOOGLE IS LIABLE FROM MY VIEW FOR EVERY LOSS, EVERY DOLLAR LOST BY ITS USERS.
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I just updated Chrome, Edge and Firefox.
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It affects Microsoft Edge, so I would assume it affects other chrome-based browsers.
Microsoft Edge 99.0.1150.55 fixes vulnerability CVE-2022-1096 (https://borncity.com/win/2022/03/26/microsoft-edge-99-0-1150-55-fixt-schwachstelle-cve-2022-1096/)
Ok, so it affects chromium - the underlying engine - and not just chrome itself.