GoKawiilGoogle patches actively exploited Chrome zero-day, seventh this year
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Google released security updates fixing 230 vulnerabilities, including a Chrome zero-day flaw that attackers are already exploiting in the wild. This marks the seventh Chrome zero-day patched by Google since the beginning of the year.
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The repeated discovery of actively exploited zero-days in Chrome underscores how attractive the browser remains as a target given its massive global user base. Users who delay updating remain exposed to real-world attacks already circulating, making prompt patching critical.
Key Takeaways
- Google fixed 230 vulnerabilities in its latest security update
- One flaw is a Chrome zero-day already being exploited by attackers
- This is the seventh Chrome zero-day patched by Google this year
Source: bleepingcomputer.com, 2026-09-09
Published there as: “Google warns of new Chrome zero-day bug exploited in attacks”
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