Critical New Google Security Update—127 Chrome Security Vulnerabilities Confirmed

InnovationCybersecurityCritical New Google Security Update—127 Chrome Security Vulnerabilities ConfirmedByDavey Winder,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst.Follow AuthorMay 08, 2026, 08:30am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Update Googe Chrome now as 127 vulnerabilities confirmed.dpa/picture alliance via Getty ImagesThere’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. ForbesMicrosoft Says Edge Password Security Vulnerability Is ‘By Design’—Is It Time To Switch To Chrome?By Davey WinderWhat You Need To Know About The Google Chrome 148.0.7778.96/97 Security UpdateIt has already been quite the week for Google updates, what with the confirmation of a critical zero-click vulnerability impacting users of Android 14, Android 15, Android 16, and Android 16-QPR2 operating systems. But this latest news, announced by Google Chrome’s Srinivas Sista, is the icing on the security cake. “The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 148 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux,” Sista said, before adding that the release also “includes 127 security fixes.”To be honest, I am more used to reporting t...