Google Chrome users update your browser ASAP!

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Please review the entire article at Bleeping Computer website. This one is no joke folks. Update now if you have not done so already.

SA

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Thank you for this notice.

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You’re welcome.

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Hi SoulAsylum:

Thanks for the warning. I just checked my MS Edge browser for available updates and it updated to MS Edge v138.0.3351.95 (rel. 16-Jul-2025) that includes the fix for that CVE-2025-6558 vulnerability being exploited in the wild.

Dell Inspiron 15 5584 * 64-bit Win 10 Pro v22H2 build 19045.6093 * Firefox v140.0.4 * Microsoft Defender v4.18.25050.5-1.1.25050.6 * Malwarebytes Premium v5.3.4.202-136.0.5312 * Macrium Reflect Free v8.0.7783

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Thanks for the post. I have updated ALL my Chromium based browsers, which are Opera GX and Edge. I forgot to mention in the opening post that this most likely affects ALL Chromium based browsers in one manner or another, making it a smart move to check for updates for those browsers as well. A bit more info is below regarding Chromium based browsers that are most likely affected by this issue and should be updated accordingly:

AI Overview

Many popular web browsers are built on the open-source Chromium project, including <Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, and Vivaldi. Other examples include Opera, Yandex Browser, and several privacy-focused browsers like DuckDuckGo and Ungoogled Chromium.

Here’s a more detailed look:

  • Google Chrome: As the most widely used browser, Chrome is built on the Chromium project.

  • Microsoft Edge: Microsoft transitioned Edge to Chromium, enhancing its performance and compatibility.

  • Brave: Brave is a privacy-focused browser known for its built-in ad and tracker blocking, also built on Chromium.

  • Vivaldi: This browser offers extensive customization options and uses the Chromium engine.

  • Opera: Opera is another popular browser that utilizes the Chromium codebase.

  • Yandex Browser: This Russian browser is also based on Chromium and known for its speed.

  • DuckDuckGo Browser: This privacy-focused browser is built on Chromium, with a strong emphasis on user privacy.

  • Ungoogled Chromium: A de-Googled version of Chromium, focused on removing Google’s tracking and telemetry.

  • SRWare Iron: This browser aims to enhance privacy by removing features like error reporting and URL tracking found in Chrome.

  • Comodo Dragon: A Chromium-based browser with a focus on security features.

  • SlimBrowser: A Windows browser based on the Chromium code, offering speed and security features.

  • Cromite: An open-source, privacy-focused browser based on Chromium.

  • Mullvad Browser: Another privacy-focused browser, also built on Chromium.

  • Amazon Silk: Amazon’s browser for its devices uses Chromium.

  • Samsung Internet: Samsung’s browser also utilizes the Chromium engine.

  • Epic: A privacy-focused browser built on Chromium.

SA

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