back to article Update now: Google emits emergency fix for zero-day Chrome vulnerability

Google on Friday released an emergency update for Chrome to address a zero-day security flaw. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-2033, can be exploited by a malicious webpage to run arbitrary code in the browser. Thus, surfing to a bad website with a vulnerable browser could lead to your device being hijacked. Exploit code …

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    Goodbye Chrome

    Google states that "Older versions of Chrome will continue to work, but there will be no further updates released for users on these operating systems. If you are currently on Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1, we encourage you to move to a supported Windows version to ensure you continue to receive the latest security updates and Chrome features."

    So if you are using Chrome on an old computer then you need the either throw it in the trash can and buy a new computer ... or uninstall Chrome.

    1. A random security guy

      Re: Goodbye Chrome

      Or learn Linux ...

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