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The General Directorate for the Security of Information Systems issued a new security bulletin warning of a dangerous vulnerability that is being actively exploited, targeting the Google Chrome browser, which poses a direct threat to the security of user data.
Dangerous Vulnerability Under Exploitation
The Directorate explained that the vulnerability, which carries the code CVE-2026-5281, had previously been reported in a previous bulletin, but is now being actively exploited by malicious actors, which raises the level of its danger.
The danger of this vulnerability lies in the possibility of its exploitation by remote attackers to execute malicious code on victims' devices without their knowledge, which may lead to system breaches and theft of sensitive data.
Affected Systems
The bulletin confirmed that the affected versions include:
Chrome versions on Linux before version 146.0.7680.153
Chrome versions on Windows before version 146.0.7680.153
Chrome versions on Mac before version 146.0.7680.154
High Risk Level
The Directorate classified this vulnerability as "important" in terms of risk level and "critical" in terms of impact, given the nature of the attack that allows the execution of remote instructions, making users vulnerable to advanced cyberattacks.
Urgent Recommendations
The General Directorate for the Security of Information Systems called on all users to update the Google Chrome browser immediately by installing the latest security updates issued by Google, to avoid any potential exploitation.
Required Digital Vigilance
This warning comes in the context of increasing cyberattacks globally, which requires individuals and institutions to strengthen digital protection measures, and to ensure the periodic updating of software, as it is the first line of defense against electronic threats.
