Google Chrome is the most vulnerable browser of 2022.- Chrome has 303 vulnerabilities so far.
- Below, check out a few tips on how you can safeguard your browser.
But if you think you’re safe online, you might want to think again. This is because a new report by $4, a freemium VPN service provider, has found Chrome to be the most vulnerable browser of 2022, with 303 vulnerabilities so far. Also, Google Chrome is the all-time leader with 3,159 cumulative vulnerabilities.
Google Chrome is the only browser with newly discovered vulnerabilities in October, like CVE-2022-3307, CVE-2022-3318, CVE-2022-3314, CVE-2022-3311, and CVE-2022-3309.
Next is Mozilla Firefox with 117 vulnerabilities, followed by Microsoft Edge with 103 vulnerabilities.
In the meantime, Apple’s Safari browser has only 26 vulnerabilities. Recently, Safari has clocked 1 billion users making it the second most popular browser in the world.
Interestingly, the Opera browser has documented 0 vulnerabilities.
Hackers have multiple techniques to exploit browser vulnerabilities, therefore we bring you a few steps that you can take to mitigate the risk of your browser getting affected.
With rising vulnerabilities, developers are addressing them by releasing security updates. Installing a browser update as soon as possible will lower the risk of getting compromised.
Browser plug-ins can also have vulnerabilities or can be malicious. Choose a browser plug-in from reliable developers and ensure the latest updates are installed.
Review your browser’s security and privacy settings. For example, check, if your browser is blocking third-party cookies, which can enable advertisers to track your online activities.
Pop-ups in browsers typically open new browser windows to push adverts, and some can contain malicious links or inappropriate content. Install plug-ins that automatically block pop-ups and allow you to browse seamlessly.
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