How To Fix Google Chrome’s 14 New Critical Security Vulnerabilities

InnovationCybersecurityHow To Fix Google Chrome’s 14 New Critical Security VulnerabilitiesByDavey Winder,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst.Follow AuthorMay 15, 2026, 09:18am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Google confirms fix for 14 critical new Chrome security vulnerabilities.SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesGoogle has finally released details of no fewer than 79 security issues affecting the Chrome web browser across Android, Linux, macOS and Windows, following a May 12 announcement that more information would be coming shortly. That information includes the fact that a total of 14 of these security vulnerabilities have a severity rating of critical. Fixing them as soon as possible is, of course, a given. But with a warning that the relevant Google Chrome security update will be rolling out to users soon, rather than immediately, how can you best do that? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered: here are your Chrome update options, including the all-important method to jump the queue and get that vital browser protection right now.ForbesGoogle Targets Caller ID Spoofing As Scam Losses Reach $980 Million AnnuallyBy Davey WinderHow To Fix Google Chrome Right Now Instead Of Waiting For The Update To Reach YouSome Google security issues are not easy to fix, as has become all too obvious this week. On May 12, I reported how a dangerous architectural flaw was leaving Gmail users at risk of attack without an obvious fix, and just yesterday I revealed how Google has said it won’t fix an Android 16 VPN bypass vulnerability. Thankfully, it’s a lot easier to get protected from new security issues if you are a Chrome browser user.Google regularly updates Chrome when security vulnerabilities have been disclosed, the latest being detailed in a May 12 posting Google’s...