Important: Chrome browser users – urgent update required

Version update notice

The University has been alerted to a high-risk vulnerability in the Chrome browser. This vulnerability affects Chrome on all device platforms. 

Action required 

Please check the version of Chrome on any devices where it’s installed and update to the latest version if needed.   

Instructions for updating Chrome are available on the Google support site: How to update Google Chrome  

Whilst chrome is available, Microsoft Edge is the default, supported and recommended browser.

We strongly encourage you to check your personal devices as well as University managed devices, but please note that IT Services can only support university managed devices. 

Although web browsers should auto update regularly, the roll out is often staggered over a period of a few weeks and so to ensure you are using the latest version, we recommend you do a manual update check at least once a week. You should also close and re-open browsers to allow any updates to take effect in this time frame. 

Can I get more information? 

For troubleshooting, guidance and FAQs regarding this update, please visit:  
https://www.lboro.ac.uk/services/it/topics/chrome-browser-update/ 

Find more information about the vulnerability at: 
Google patches sixth Chrome zero-day exploited in attacks this year