Google has warned Chrome users to check their browser due to a 'critical vulnerability'.
The browser is the most popular in the world with an estimated 3.2 billion people using Chrome as their main browser in 2021.
But Google has urged people to ensure they are updated to the latest version to stop a vulnerability that could allow hackers to access it, reports Birmingham Live.
It is called Chrome 97.0.4692.99, and fixes 26 different issues in the browser.
One vulnerability is named CVE-2022-0289 and is rated as "critical" - the most severe rating Google can give an issue with its browser.
Users with automatic updates turned on will likely receive the new software soon.
You can also manually update if you do not have automatic updates on.
To see your current Chrome version, go into the 'Settings Menu', followed by 'Help' and then 'About Google'.
If it says Chrome 97.0.4692.99 or later, then you are fine.
If you are using an older version, Chrome should automatically check for updates and highlight it.
You will then be able to install and download the new version.
You will need to restart the browser once the installation is finished to complete the process.
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