Google Chrome Users Beware: Critical Zero-Day Hack Underway!
Google Chrome fans, listen up! A critical zero-day vulnerability is sweeping through the browser, with cybercriminals already exploiting the weakness. If you haven’t updated your browser yet, it’s time to hit refresh—fast.
What’s the Threat?
The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-4664, hits Windows, macOS, and Linux users alike. Discovered by Vsevolod Kokorin from Solidlab, this bug lets hackers execute malicious code and potentially hijack your system or steal accounts just by viewing rigged content in Chrome.
“Google is aware of reports that an exploit for CVE-2025-4664 exists in the wild,” the tech giant confirmed on May 17.
How to Protect Yourself
- Windows & macOS: Update to version 136.0.7103.113/.114
- Linux: Update to version 136.0.7103.113
To update, open Chrome, click the three-dot menu Help About Google Chrome. The browser will check for updates and install automatically. Don’t forget to restart to lock in the fix.
Failing to update leaves your device open to hackers aiming to hijack your browser or install malware.
More Google Security Alerts
As if that wasn’t enough, Google also issued a fresh warning about Google Maps Timeline. This feature is shifting your location history from the cloud to on-device storage. Miss the May 18 deadline for migration, and your stored visits will be wiped forever.
“Timeline helps you remember places you’ve visited—if you want to keep that data, act now,” urged a Google spokesperson.
Why Zero-Days Are So Dangerous
Zero-day vulnerabilities are prized by hackers because they’re unknown to developers—until exploited. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre urges everyone to prioritise updating browsers and operating systems now. Cybercriminals love to target browsers, which manage your passwords, payments, and private sessions.
Social Media Reacts
Users on X (formerly Twitter) are already updating and sharing warnings:
“Hijack risk on Chrome?! Just updated – thanks for the heads-up,” @TechRadarUK tweeted.
“This is why I keep auto-updates on. Don’t wait to get hacked,” added @InfosecDaily.
The Bottom Line
If you rely on Google Chrome, don’t delay. Updating to the latest version isn’t optional—it’s a must to keep your data and device safe from hackers. Get patched now before it’s too late!
