Google Chrome. The biggest browser for surfing the Internet has reported today a very serious problem that you need to know about right now, but which forces you to act very quickly after you find out about its existence. More precisely, a company specialized in computer security, called Positive Technologies revealed that a critical security problem was discovered in Google Chrome, it was revealed in December, and apparently solved in January by Google, but not for everyone.
Google Chrome. The critical problem affects the WebView system implemented in Google's operating system, which allows accessing internet pages inside the applications available for phones. The problem has existed since version 4.4 of Android, so at least a few hundred million phones are affected, if not even over 1 billion, and that's because only the latest security patches and Google Chrome versions have solved it , the rest of the people remaining exposed.
Google Chrome. ATTENTION, CRITICAL PROBLEM, what to do NOW
Google Chrome. Hackers can exploit this critical vulnerability through a link that directs people to a malicious application, which accesses a file that gives hackers access to the drivers of some phone components. Through them, hackers can intercept the data transmitted by users through Google Chrome, or Android applications with WebView, more precisely, the browsing history through WebViews, login data in various websites, plus other types of people's confidential data .
After an update containing a malicious payload, such applications could read information from WebView. This enables access to browser history, authentication tokens commonly used for login in mobile apps, and other important data.
Google Chrome. All those running Android 7 or a newer version must immediately update the Google browser, while users of older versions must wait for updates from the phone manufacturer. The problem that affects Google Chrome, and the entire Chromium platform, is extremely dangerous and exploited on the Internet by hackers without people knowing, so you have to be extremely careful what you access.
Google Chrome. Considering that there is no safety except with the latest patches for Android, or the Internet browsing application, it is imperative to do the installations right now.
