Major Browsers Release Critical Security Updates - Update Now to Fix WebP Vulnerability
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Update Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Brave browsers now to fix a "critical" security issue.
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The vulnerability could allow hackers to access or run malicious code on your computer.
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Browsers should update automatically, but you may need to restart for the update to apply.
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The issue affects WebP image compression, used by many browsers and apps.
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Password managers like 1Password have also released updates to address this vulnerability.
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