Jan 28, 06:59 PM

CERT-In Warns of High-Risk Vulnerabilities in Google Chrome as January 24 Advisory; Apple Silicon Chips M2 and A15 Affected by SLAP and FLOP Attacks

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-severity advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities in older versions of the Google Chrome browser, applicable to Windows, Mac, and Linux devices. The advisory, released on January 24, emphasizes the need for users to update their browsers to mitigate potential risks. CERT-In has categorized these vulnerabilities as high-risk, urging users to take immediate action to protect their data from potential threats. Additionally, recent reports highlight new side-channel attacks affecting Apple Silicon processors, which could leak sensitive information from browsers including Chrome and Safari. These vulnerabilities, named SLAP and FLOP, impact various Apple chips, including M2, A15, and newer models, with no fixes currently available.