Emergency Chrome update for three billion users, including Spain, UK and US

It’s not just a Chrome bug this time — it’s a bombshell.

Google has fired the starting gun on a 21-day global cyber sprint, issuing an emergency update for every single one of its 3 billion Chrome users worldwide including Spain, the UK, the US, and Canada — and the clock is ticking.

You could be a victim if you’re already reading this in Chrome.

The tech giant has confirmed that a critical security flaw — CVE-2025-5419 — has been actively exploited in the wild, prompting panic across cyberspace. It’s just as bad as it sounds.

‘An exploit for CVE-2025-5419 exists in the wild,’ Google revealed bluntly in its official security advisory.

The flaw lies in Chrome’s V8 engine — a memory mess-up known as an “out-of-bounds read and write”, which could allow hackers to sneak in, sniff around, and seize control. Imagine leaving your front doors wide open and a neon sign that says “Do not enter” on them. Come on in.

Don’t wait — update Chrome now.

Google has moved fast and quietly released a mitigation update on May 28. This new emergency patch is the only option. Fix the problem completely. To apply the patch, users must restart their browser. You could as well hand your passwords out on a platter to the Dark Web if you don’t apply this patch.

But there’s still more.

A second flaw, CVE-2025-5068 — a sneaky “use-after-free” vulnerability in Blink (Chrome’s rendering engine) — is also patched in this update.

A third party has spotted it. researcher, It’s not only Google You can also read about the other ways to get in touch with us. Play cyber whack-a -mole with your team.

Cybercops take down the cybercriminals The law

CISA, the US government’s cyber-defence agency, is not messing around. All federal staff have been given a 21-day deadline to update Chrome. If they don’t, the agency will stop using Chrome by 26 June. While Uncle Sam’s crew is affected, this should serve as a warning to everyone.

With just one click, your browser may betray you.

Chrome isn’t the only one with a problem

Here’s the thing though — this isn’t just about Chrome. Chromium (the open-source engine) is responsible for Chrome, Microsoft Edge Opera and other major web browsers.

Microsoft has also jumped in the fray and warned that Edge includes a CVE-2025-5 419 fix. So if you thought switching browsers might save you — think again. This spreads quickly.

Check your browser’s security in June 2025

The update will be ready when you see the “update flag” or little arrow in the upper-right corner. Click it and restart Chrome. Breathe a sigh.

Your tabs will reopen — except those Incognito ones you don’t want your partner to see anyway. Don’t claim we didn’t warn.

Final warning: don’t wait, don’t dawdle

This isn’t just another technology update. This is a real threat. Attacks have already been confirmed. With 3 billion possible victims, the stakes could not be higher.

Please update Chrome. Do it Now You might find that your information is used to make someone else rich.

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