Vulnerabilities in Chrome and Edge: BSI reveals how to close them

Let you make your computer safe again

The Federal Office of Information Security recommends users of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge to update. The latest version of the browser fixes some vulnerabilities, and third parties can use these vulnerabilities to access your computer through the browser. Therefore, you install the update.

According to market analysis, about 50% of people in Germany use the Google Chrome browser. Among other things, the software is a standard browser for many Android phones and can be directly connected to Google's cloud system. Our browser comparison shows that the browser is a powerful alternative to Firefox and Co.

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However, there are always reports about the uncertainty of the Chrome browser. The Federal Information Security Agency [BSI] repeatedly recommends that you update to the latest version of the Internet browser because these vulnerabilities may allow remote access to your own operating system.

Update makes browser safe again

Also in the warning on April 4, the Federal Office issued the warning on its own website. The report can be traced back to Google ’s own security report, in which the company recommended avoiding three vulnerabilities. Update to the latest browser version to resolve this issue.

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Updating the Google Chrome browser is very simple. First, the browser should automatically download the latest update. If you check the Chrome version and the browser does not display "80.0.3987.162", you must manually update the browser. All you need to do is download Google Chrome from our download file and start the installation file. Then the latest version will be installed and your settings will be retained. The vulnerability in the Chrome browser should not only attract the attention of Chrome users.

Microsoft Edge users should also update

In some versions, the Google Chrome browser engine is also the basis of the Microsoft Edge browser, so BSI also pointed out the "Chrome-based web browser" update. You can also find the latest version of Microsoft Edge in our download area.

We check the Internet for you every day for software updates and possible vulnerabilities. We summarize the latter in the current fraud warning. In addition, you can find information about software updates in our update overview, or just keep your eyes wide open on our homepage.