Chrome and Edge users must update the browser due to a security error

Google and Microsoft have released emergency updates to their web browsers to address a recently revealed security vulnerability. This worrying threat has the potential to impact the privacy and security of Internet users.

The security breach is a problem that is affecting the way images are processed in the WebP format, which is one of the extensions most used by different portals to upload their content, since it reduces the weight of the files and adapts to different formats.

This vulnerability could allow attackers to take control of compromised devices and there are reports that indicate that impacts have already been detected, which is why the world's most important browsers are taking measures to stop its advance.

How to update Chrome and Edge

Google has responded quickly to this threat. The company has already implemented an update in Chrome, for Mac, Linux and Windows platforms. This version directly attacks the recent vulnerability and strengthens the security of users.

For those who have automatic updates enabled, it is likely that the new version has already been downloaded and installed on the system. For those who do not have it, it is recommended to do the process soon to avoid risks. The process is as follows:

1) Open the Browser

2) Click on the three dots on the right side at the top of the screen.

3) Go to Settings.

4) Go to About (Browser)

After this, the browser will look for the latest update and if it finds one, it will start installing it, so we will have to restart the page.

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