Google has warned of an active attack on its Chrome browser, prompting it to release a critical emergency update for desktop users. The vulnerability, known as “Type Confusion in V8,” was discovered by Google’s own security team and has been fixed. The update should download automatically, but restarting the browser is necessary to ensure installation.
The issue, which has received a high-severity rating, allows attackers to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. To avoid this, all users are advised to update their browsers as soon as possible. Google’s rapid response time highlights its commitment to keeping Chrome secure.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2025/11/18/attacks-confirmed-google-issues-emergency-update-for-2-billion-chrome-users