Google just patched a serious security hole in the Chrome browser, and you need to update your software immediately. The tech giant confirmed that hackers are already using this bug to attack users, making it a “zero-day” threat.
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-2441, is a high-severity issue. It involves a glitch in how Chrome handles CSS, the code that styles websites. In simple terms, this flaw allows an attacker to trick the browser into running malicious commands on your computer just by getting you to visit a specially crafted website. Google gave this bug a danger rating of 8.3 out of 10.
This is the first time in 2026 that Google has had to fix a Chrome bug that attackers were actively exploiting. Last year, the company dealt with eight similar incidents, many of which involved sophisticated hackers and state-sponsored groups.
Because the danger is real and ongoing, Google is keeping the specific details of the attack secret for now. They want to ensure that most people have time to install the patch before they release information that could help other criminals build their own exploits.
How to Protect Yourself
You should verify that you have the fix right away. Usually, Chrome updates itself in the background, but you often need to restart the browser to finish the process.
To force the update, follow these simple steps:
Open Chrome.
Click the three dots in the top-right corner of the window.
Select Help, then click About Google Chrome.
This will make the browser check for the latest software. You are safe once you see the following version numbers:
Windows and macOS: Version 145.0.7632.75 or .76
Linux: Version 144.0.7559.75
Once the download finishes, click the “Relaunch” button to apply the fix. Since bad actors are already out there using this tool, waiting even a day could put your data at risk.
