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Hackers are exploiting another Chrome zero-day – Google rolls out urgent patch
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Fusion42 · 5 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Google released an urgent Chrome update patching 12 vulnerabilities including a high-severity zero-day actively exploited in the wild. The flaw in the V8 JavaScript engine allows remote attackers to execute code via crafted HTML, with users urged to update to version 152.0.7977.82 or later.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 6 sources have reported it between 4 Sep 2026 and 10 Sep 2026.
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Google's urgent patch for a critical Chrome zero-day means you must update your browser fast to avoid being an easy target. Attackers exploiting browser engine flaws have a direct path into your users' devices and trust.
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6 sources · first reported 4 Sep 2026 · latest 10 Sep 2026
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