The Government of India, through its cybersecurity agency CERT‑In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) under the Ministry of Electronics & IT, has issued one or more high‑risk security advisories for popular software platforms that millions of indians use daily. These warnings highlight serious vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit to compromise devices, data and systems if timely action isn’t taken.

🧑‍💻 Who Is at Risk?

📍 Zoom Users

• CERT‑In has issued a high‑risk security alert for Zoom users, saying a critical technical flaw has been found in the popular video conferencing app.
• If exploited by attackers, this flaw could let them send dangerous commands to a user’s machine without permission, potentially leading to data leaks or device compromise.

🌐 Google Chrome Users

• Millions of Chrome users in india are affected by vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to take remote control of a computer or steal sensitive data if the browser is not updated to the latest secure version.
• CERT‑In classifies this as a “high‑severity alert” and urges users to update immediately.

🔐 Earlier Similar Alerts

In recent years, CERT‑In has issued numerous security alerts for widely used technology platforms — including Android phones, Firefox browsers and other software — whenever high‑impact vulnerabilities were found.

🤔 Why Are These Alerts Important?

Security flaws in software can allow hackers to:

• Break into a device remotely
• Steal passwords or sensitive personal information
• Run malicious programs silently
• Spy on activities or conversations
• Spread malware to other devices

These threats are serious because most users aren’t protected unless they update affected software. That’s why CERT‑In labels such advisories high‑risk or high‑severity when the potential impact is large and exploitation is easy.

🛡️ How to Protect Yourself (Key Steps)

To defend against these risks, follow these steps:

Update software Immediately

Install the latest version of Zoom, google Chrome and all other apps that get auto‑updates.

Older versions often contain unpatched vulnerabilities.

Enable Automatic Updates

Most modern apps can update in the background — make sure that feature is turned on.

Use Strong Passwords & Two‑Factor Authentication (2FA)

Add 2FA wherever possible to reduce damage even if a login is compromised.

Be Careful with Downloads & Links

Don’t open attachments or click links from unknown sources — attackers often use phishing to exploit vulnerabilities.

Use Security Software

Antivirus or endpoint protection can block known exploits and malware.

📌 Bottom Line

These high‑risk alerts from the indian government are not just notifications — they are warnings that a real vulnerability exists in widely used software. Ignoring them could put your privacy, data and device security at serious risk.

 

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