Is Your Chrome Browser Safe from the Latest Zero-Day Exploit?

Google has identified a critical zero-day vulnerability affecting its Chrome browser, which has been actively exploited. This flaw, labeled CVE-2025-6554, involves a type of confusion weakness that allows unauthorized access to computer memory. While users might experience unexpected browser crashes, the real danger lies in cybercriminals potentially running arbitrary code on affected systems. The vulnerability, deemed highly severe, could enable attackers to install malicious software and steal data. Google has addressed the issue with a patch, urging users to update their browsers immediately to version 138.0.7204.96/.97 on Windows, 138.0.7204.96 on Linux, and 138.0.7204.92/.93 on Mac. Although Chrome usually updates automatically, users should manually check to ensure their browser is secure. This vulnerability does not affect Chrome mobile versions.