Using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge? Time to Update Your Browser
Google announced that a zero-day exploit has been found in Google Chrome that could allow hackers to perform malicious activities on your computer. In addition, Microsoft announced Edge has also been affected. Zero-day exploits are particularly worrisome because the bug has already been identified by hackers and is being used in the wild. Fortunately, fixing the bug is as easy as updating your browser.
How to Know if Your Chrome Browser Has Been Updated
Look at the upper right corner of your Chrome browser. If you see a red, orange, or green “update” button where you usually see the triple dots, you need to update Chrome. Green means the update was released less than 2 days ago, orange means the update was released less than 4 days ago and red means the update was released 4 or more days ago. Click on the “update” button and then select Update Google Chrome. Your Chrome browser will restart. If you don’t close your open tabs, Chrome will reopen them for you when it restarts.
How to Know if Your Edge Browser Has Been Updated
Look at the upper right corner of your Edge browser. If you see a red, orange, or green dot with an arrow next to the triple dots, you need to update Edge. Green means the update was released less than 2 days ago, orange means the update was released less than 4 days ago and red means the update was released 4 or more days ago. Click on the arrow and then click on “Update Available” (or “Update Recommended” if it’s yellow). Then click on the “Restart” button. Your Edge browser will restart. If you don’t close your open tabs, Edge will reopen them for you when it restarts.
It’s always good to get in the habit of keeping your software up to date at all times, so all of the latest security patches are installed. If you have any questions or need assistance, reach out to a member of the BMT team.
