Web browser security is more crucial than ever, as they have become one of the main targets of cybercriminals.Chrome, the most used browser worldwide, constantly faces attempts to exploit vulnerabilities, forcing Google to quickly release patches to protect its users.
Recently, the company has published an emergency update that solves the first zero-day vulnerability of the year 2026, a threat that was already being exploited in real attacks.
The Google team has detected and fixed a high severity flaw identified as CVE-2026-2441.This exploit affects Chrome’s CSSFontFeatureValuesMap component, linked to the handling of CSS fonts during content loading.
If an attacker manages to exploit this vulnerability, it can cause everything from rendering problems to data corruption in real time, putting the integrity and privacy of user information at risk.
The seriousness of the situation has led Google to release the patch before the next official version of the browser, seeking to protect the hundreds of millions of Chrome users on Windows, macOS and Linux as soon as possible.The update is being distributed gradually and it is essential to apply it as soon as it is available to avoid risks.
To make sure your browser is protected, you must access the Chrome menu, select the Help option and then About Google Chrome.If there is a pending update, the system will download and install it automatically.
In some cases, it may be necessary to wait a few hours until the patch is available for your computer, as distribution is carried out gradually.
Google recommends always keeping your browser updated to prevent malicious actors from exploiting security bugs before most users have applied the patch.Therefore, the complete technical details about the vulnerability are temporarily kept confidential, thus preventing its mass exploitation.
Updating Chrome not only improves the browsing experience, but is key to protecting your personal information and avoiding attacks that could compromise the security of your device.Keeping your browser up to date is one of the simplest and most effective measures to browse with peace of mind.
Google has implemented a new feature that allows users to remove intimate photos and personal information from search results, strengthening online privacy protection.
This initiative, initially launched in the United States and with plans for international expansion, gives people greater control over sensitive data circulating on the Internet, especially regarding the non-consensual publication of private content.
The tool, called ‘Results about you’, facilitates the management of eliminating personal documents and photographs that appear on Google.Now, users can request the removal of data such as passport numbers, driver’s licenses, telephone numbers, addresses, social security numbers and other confidential information, which is further protected thanks to advanced encryption protocols.
The process is simple and intuitive: just enter the Google mobile app, touch the profile photo and choose the corresponding option.From there, the data to be protected is added—names, aliases, identifications, telephone numbers or emails—and the system automatically monitors the search results in which they may appear.
In the event of any detection, Google notifies the user by email or in the application itself, thus allowing the user to request the immediate deletion of the content.
For non-consensual intimate images, the procedure is equally accessible: when searching on Google, you can flag the photos and select the option to remove them from the results, ensuring that they are no longer exposed.
