'The attack campaign has been operational since February 2023 and has a large impact area.'

'Google Chrome users who use the browser regularly should be wary of a new attack campaign that distributes malware by posing as a Google Chrome update error message,' explained Trend Micro.

Gardening expert shares 'natural' 20p item to stop slugs and snails from ruining plants.Drivers issued warning as Highway Code mistake in summer could risk £1,000 fine.Security experts at Trend Micro issued the urgent warning, as it is being disguised as an official Google update in an attempt to trick unsuspecting users, reports the Mirror. This could also cause your computer to become much slower and less responsive as they hijack the device to be used as a cryptocurrency miner. What may appear to be a legitimate browser update could actually be a malware-filled package which could give criminals access to your vital and private information. Anyone who uses Google's Chrome internet browser has been issued an urgent warning as internet fraudsters are now trying to hack devices with bogus updates.

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