CERT-In issues high-severity warning for Google Chrome users: Update your browser now

CERT-In issues high-severity warning for Google Chrome users: Update your browser now

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, or CERT-In, has issued a high-severity security advisory for all users of Google Chrome on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The government agency warns that multiple critical vulnerabilities in the browser could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a user's computer simply by luring them to a malicious website. This makes the issue serious for millions of Chrome users in India. Which Chrome …

Is uBlock Origin dead on Chrome? New update says yes, but here's how to get the ad blocker back

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Chrome v142 removes the workaround flags that allowed Manifest v2 extensions, such as uBlock Origin, to continue running. However, users can add a new string to Chrome’s shortcut to get Manifest v2 extensions working again. It makes better sense to explore alternatives, as the workaround can stop working with future updates. Google Chrome’s Manifest v3 changes had almost killed fan-favorite exte…