Google Chrome has a new update Chrome 129 and you should hurry up to install it because it is very important
Google Chrome has a habit of releasing new versions periodically, with the aim of improving functionality or fixing security flaws. In this article, we are talking about version 129 that they have just released. It contains many important security fixes and you should update it. We will also talk with you about how to install the latest version and avoid making mistakes.
When security vulnerabilities are discovered, developers work to include patches to fix them. Depending on the severity of these vulnerabilities, they can allow an attacker to take control of your browser, see everything you do, sneak in some malware... Therefore, it is always necessary to fix any simple bug that exists, whether in Chrome or any other program.
- Chrome fixes security flaws
Specifically, in this case there are 9 security bugs that have been fixed in Google Chrome. Some are classified as low-risk, but others are classified as high-risk. As always, Chrome recommends updating immediately to avoid problems.
The high-severity vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-8904. There are three others that are rated as medium: CVE-2024-8905, CVE-2024-8906, and CVE-2024-8907. The rest are low-severity. You can see the full list of vulnerabilities on the Chrome website , with all the information.
These failures affect different operating systems, such as Windows, macOS, or Linux. Therefore, regardless of the version you are using, you should make sure to install the latest version to avoid issues that threaten your privacy and security. The process is similar in all cases.
What you need to do is go to the menu at the top right, click on “Help” and go to “About Google Chrome”. It will automatically show you the version you have installed or you can go directly to this link: chrome://settings/help
You will see the new update installation process and it will complete on its own. Once done, just restart your browser. Please note that these updates may take some time to reach everyone.
In addition to these security updates, Google Chrome also includes other improvements. One of them is called Tab Compare. It's an AI feature that lets you see an overview of what you have open, so you can more easily distinguish between tabs. Very useful if you have a lot of pages open.
It also includes an improvement to HTTPSONlyMode, so you can ignore the warning if an HTTP connection is not available. Additionally, it includes an improvement to toolbar customization, as well as minor changes that affect Android or macOS, such as hiding inactive tabs or creating and syncing tab groups.
In short, these are the main new features of Google Chrome, in version 129 that arrives on all platforms. What interests us most are the security fixes. It is essential that you check the version you have installed, and if a new version is available, update it as soon as possible. This will avoid problems that put your data at risk when browsing.