ALERT: Google Chrome Currently Under Attack – Update Urgently

by | Oct 21, 2020 | Alert, Security

Hi Guys,

Google has just patched an actively-exploited zero-day bug in chrome browser. If you are a user of the Google Chrome please stop what you are doing and make sure you are running the latest version. You want to make sure you are running minimum version 86.0.4240.111.

If you don’t know how to update please follow the steps:

On your computer (Windows or Mac)

Normally updates happen in the background when you close and reopen your computer’s browser. But if you haven’t closed your browser in a while, you might see a pending update:

  • On your computer, open Chrome.
  • At the top right, look at More More.
  • If an update is pending, the icon will be colored:

Green: An update was released less than 2 days ago.
Orange: An update was released about 4 days ago.
Red: An update was released at least a week ago.

To update Google Chrome:

  • On your computer, open Chrome.
  • At the top right, click More More.
  • Click Update Google Chrome.
  • Important: If you can’t find this button, you’re on the latest version.
  • Click Relaunch.

On your Android

Chrome should automatically update based upon your Play Store settings. You can check if there’s a new version available:

  • On your Android phone or tablet, open the Play Store app Google Play.
  • At the top left, tap Menu And then My apps & games.
  • Under “Updates,” find Chrome Chrome.
  • Next to Chrome, tap Update.

If you’re on Chrome 76 or above, you can also check for updates in your Chrome browser.

  • On your Android device, open Chrome Chrome.
  • At the top, tap More And then Update Chrome.
  • Restart Chrome when prompted.

On your iPhone

Chrome should automatically update based upon your Apple App Store settings. You can check if there’s a new version available:

  • On your iPhone or iPad, open the App Store.
  • At the top right, tap Profile Profile.
  • Scroll down to “Available Updates,” and search for Chrome Chrome.
  • If Chrome is listed, tap Update to install.
  • If asked, enter your Apple ID password. The updates will download and install.

Please let me know if you need any assistance.

Thanks and have an amazing day.

Max Roberts,
Incognito Privacy Care Team