By Davey Winder
Publication Date: 2026-05-08 12:37:00
Update Googe Chrome now as 127 vulnerabilities confirmed.
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There’s nothing unusual about Google issuing updates for the world’s most popular web browser, but when that update is a result of an astonishing 127 security flaws, you need to pay attention. While the last security update fixed a total of 30 security vulnerabilities, three of which were critical, the fact that the latest drop includes one fewer critical vulnerability is rather moot given the sheer volume being addressed here. Google has also confirmed that the update to Chrome 148.0.7778.96/97 will start rolling out “over the coming days/weeks,” so you should take action now to ensure you are protected rather than waiting for the automatic process to eventually kick in. Here’s what you need to know and do.
