Google Chrome 138 point update fixes another 0-day security issue

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Google released the weekly security update for the stable version of its Chrome web browser. The Chrome 138 point update addresses six security issues, one of which is already exploited in the wild.

Chrome users and users who have Chrome installed on their devices may want to update to the latest version immediately.

How to upgrade Chrome (desktop only):

1. Open the Google Chrome web browser.
   
2. Select Menu > Help > About Google Chrome.
   

This runs a check for updates. The latest security update should be picked up by the browser and installed. A restart of the browser is required to finalize the installation.

Bonus tip: Windows users may run winget upgrade google.chrome.exe to install the new version from the command line.

Chrome should list one of the following versions after installation of the upgrade:
 

• Windows or Mac: 138.0.7204.157 or 138.0.7204.158
  
• Linux: 138.0.7204.157
  

Google says that the update will roll out over "the coming days/weeks" to the entire population.

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