Google says its Chrome browser has been successfully targeted by hackers

Google has warned billions of Chrome users that the browser has been successfully targeted by hackers, revealing 30 new security flaws, including seven that pose a ‘high’ threat to users.

The tech company is now releasing an update within the next few days to fix the bugs, which affects Windows, macOS, and Linus, according to the company’s statement.

It is unclear who hacked the firm, and whether any users’ security was put at risk.

Further hack details are currently being restricted by the company ‘until a majority of users are updated with a fix.’

‘We will also retain restrictions if the bug exists in a third party library that other projects similarly depend on, but haven’t yet fixed,’ the company also said.

Users can manually update their browsers through the settings features, but Chrome will automatically update within a few days.

Daily Mail