Google has released the first security updates for its Chrome web browser in 2021. Yesterday’s “Stable Channel Update” changed the browser editions for Windows, Linux and macOS to the version 87. 0. 4280. 141 raised. It comprises a total of 16 security-relevant fixes

The new Chrome version 87. 0. 4280. 141 should be made available to all users in the coming days and weeks, according to Google. Users can obtain the update via auto-update or manually bring the browser up to date via the menu item “Help” -> “About Google Chrome”.

Microsoft’s Chromium-based Edge, whose security updates usually follow shortly after the Chrome updates, is so far still at the level of December. However, it is to be expected that the developers will follow suit soon. Microsoft’s overview of Edge security updates shows the current version.

Many vulnerabilities with a “high” rating ” As usual, the release announcement for the new Chrome desktop versions only gives a few details about the security vulnerabilities, which usually only appear when most users do Update. This is to minimize the risk of active attacks on systems that are still unprotected. Until then, Google has limited itself to a short list of those vulnerabilities that were discovered by external security researchers. 12 of which were rated “High” and one with “Medium”.

Update also for the Android edition Chrome for the mobile operating system Android has also received an update: Version 87. 0. 4280. 141 should be available via Google Play in the next few weeks be made possible. However, the update does not include any security updates, but takes place according to the separate release announcement for Chrome 87. 0. 4280. 141 for Android only offers stability and performance improvements to the mobile browser.

Firefox has also been secured against vulnerabilities:

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