New Google Chrome Security Alert For 3.5 Billion Users

InnovationCybersecurityNew Google Chrome Security Alert For 3.5 Billion UsersByDavey Winder,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst.Follow AuthorApr 24, 2026, 09:23am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Google confirms security update for billions of users.NurPhoto via Getty ImagesWhen around 40% of the population of the planet uses the same web browser, security issues that impact it become an equally big thing. With an estimated 3.5 billion users, Google Chrome is that browser, and a new alert has just been issued concerning the latest security update. Although this one concerns only three cataloged vulnerabilities, compared to the quite staggering 60 Chrome security flaws as I reported at the start of the month, that doesn’t make it a non-story. According to Chrome’s Srinivas Sista, the latest update actually fixes 19 security issues, but only the three vulnerabilities disclosed by external researchers have been listed in the update alert. The good news, of course, is that Google has started rolling out an update for all Chrome users that addresses all of the security issues that have been found. The bad is that Google has acknowledged it could take days, or even weeks, to reach all of those users. Here’s what we know and what you need to do next to ensure that you are protected against any potential threats arising from the vulnerabilities as soon as possible.ForbesBitwarden Confirms Compromise—Here Are The Facts For 10 Million UsersBy Davey WinderGoogle Chrome 147.0.7727.116 — Update Now As New Security Vulnerabilities ConfirmedAccording to the latest Google Chrome security update announcement, users of the browser on Windows, Linux and Mac should watch out for an update taking them to version 147.0.7727.116, or potentially 147.0.7727.117 for some Windows and Mac...