Fake Google Chrome update a new tool for hackers to gain control on your systems; Know how

During this time of pandemic, hackers around world are trying to hack as many servers and people as y can, using several different means. A new method that reports have mentioned is fake "Google Chrome update" scam. This new Chrome update scam gives se hackers a total control over your device which may even help m to invade your bank account.

Hackers come up with a fake Google Chrome update

Google Chrome is undoubtedly amongst leading browser software available around globe. With billions of active users, it has a huge user base. We all kw that updating apps and software is important to keep ourselves up to date to latest version of techlogy with new things rolling out and bugs being fixed. Some hardworking cyber-experts at Proofpoint revealed that this scam works by using a fake Google Chrome update p. 

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This means if you click on "Update Chrome" button, fishy website will download a hacked file that n practices malware on your computer. cyber-experts revealed that one of programs used in this malware file is called a banking Trojan. This program is designed to rob money from users' accounts.

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experts from Proofpoint also mentioned that hackers have t limited mselves with Google Chrome, a similar interface has been found on hacked Internet Explorer update p. experts say that file in both fishy websites have a program which is called "remote-control software" that lets hackers hijack your computer from anywhere in world. A hacker can spy on user, use ir online accounts and even control someone's social media life. 

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Proofpoint's Sherrod Degrippo in a statement explained that this technique is t new, however, it is still effective because it exploits intended recipient's desire to practise good security hygiene. He furr mentioned that "keeping software updated is a common piece of security advice, and this hacker uses that to ir advant". As per Proofpoint, many people have been targeted in UK, US, Canada and Western Europe. 

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