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Most popular browser has security hole: users should act immediately Print A dangerous weak point threatens millions of chrome users.Why an update is now important and how you can protect your system. Google Chrome is the most used browser in the world - and that is exactly what makes it a popular goal for hackers.In September 2025, a security gap in Chrome caused great concern.Google has already released an update, but many users have not yet been protected.Why is this weak point so dangerous and what should you do now? Hackers use a chrome security gap to install malware on your operating system © Imago / Silas Stein Google found two dangerous weaknesses in Chrome and immediately published an update.A mistake in the so-called "service worker component" is particularly critical.Via this gap, officially called CVE-2025-10200, hackers can indent malware and thus steal personal data or even take control of entire computers.The error affects Windows, Mac and Linux systems.Google paid the discoverer of the weak point a bonus of $ 43,000-an indication of how serious the situation is.Find out more about why PayPal users should also be careful with security gaps. What you should know about the second chrome security gap In addition to the service worker gap, another weak point was discovered.This affects the "mojo implementation", a component that is responsible for communication within the browser.Here, too, there is a risk that attackers will receive access to the system.For this error, Google paid another bonus of $ 30,000.Both problems were fixed in the latest chrome versions. What is the service worker component?The service worker component is a function of modern browsers that: - Website dates interface (caching) so that they are available offline. - Push notifications and background processes enable. - Optimized and processed network requests.Why important? Hacklers can be used to use security gaps in the component in order to add malware or to take over systems.So update your browser regularly! Other browsers such as Microsoft Edge, Opera or Brave based on the same technique as Chrome are also affected.Updates will soon be expected for these browsers.Users should ensure that the new versions are installed as soon as they are available to avoid possible security risks. Smartphones in everyday life: These 8 apps are always useful to watch photo gallery To check the version number of your Chrome browser, open the settings and go to "Help"> "About Google Chrome".There you will see the installed version number.If the final digits agree with the safe versions for your system, your browser is up to date.Otherwise an update is required.You can view the version number in the app information on smartphones or update via the Google Play Store or App Store.Safe versions are currently (as of September 17, 2025): Windows: 140.0.7339.127/.128 140.0.739.127/.128 MacOS: 140.0.7339.132/.133 140.0.739.132/.133 Linux: 140.0.7339.127 140.0.7339.127 Android: 140.0.7339.123 140.0.7339.123 iOS: 140.0.7339.122 The security gaps in Chrome show how important regular updates are.Hackers often use such weak points immediately after they become known.Therefore, you should quickly check whether your browser is up to date.To do this, go to "Help" and "About Google Chrome" in the settings.There you can see whether the safe version is already installed.If not, start the update manually.So you can protect yourself and your data from cyber attacks.