Google Chrome is officially the least secure browser in the world

59.96% of the French use Google Chrome (official figures for 2020). The browser, practical, light and optimized for Google services, is the most popular in its category, ahead of Firefox, Opera and Safari. However, the survey found that software is also the most vulnerable to vulnerabilities Atlas VPN released this week.

The most vulnerable browser ever

Based on vulnerability data provided by foldupChrome will have 303 vulnerabilities discovered in 2022. That’s a huge number, especially compared to its main competitors Firefox (117), Edge (100), or Opera (0). Especially since this number if added to the total number of vulnerabilities discovered since the launch of the browser now reaches 3159 security vulnerabilities.

In addition to being the most vulnerable this year, So Chrome was also crowned the least secure browser ever. Compared to Opera, which has discovered only 344 flaws since the beginning of its history, the web giant is a bad student.

Numbers to reset context

Of course, not everything is black or white in the galaxy of web browsers. If Chrome has more than 300 vulnerabilities discovered this year, it’s also because ofIt is the most popular in the world. So it makes sense that Internet users pay special attention to it. Also note that if they are numerous, these defects will often be corrected very quickly. Google deploys human and financial resources commensurate with its ability to overcome the weaknesses that affect it, and these resources generally do not last more than a few hours.

If you are using Google Chrome, don’t panic. Remember, however, to take some precautions, which apply to all browsers: do not download any file from a suspicious link, be vigilant about the sites you visit, and do not forget to select Complex and unique password.

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By: Bitdefender