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Scottish Sun
29-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Major Google warning as hundreds of millions of devices ‘cut off' – leaving your devices exposed to sinister crooks
GOOGLE has issued a major warning as hundreds of millions of devices "cut off", leaving them vulnerable to sinister crooks. The tech giant has announced that users with outdated software will no longer be able to access Google Chrome. 1 Android users running below version 10.0 will lose access to Google Chrome Credit: Getty Anyone using an Android device running below version 10.0 will lose access to the site starting this August. Millions of users still rely on outdated software due to limited manufacturer updates, abandoned devices from carriers, and other factors. Still, these devices can't keep up with today's technology. It follows Google's move in 2023, when it ended support for devices running Android 7.0 Nougat, introduced in 2016. The announcement comes as the tech giant prepares to launch Chrome 139, expected in the first 7 to 10 days of the month. The biggest impact for users of outdated Android versions is missing out on vital security updates. Users with Android versions below 10.0 should try to upgrade to continue using Google Chrome. If an upgrade isn't possible, replacing the outdated device is the best option. Otherwise, your device could be left exposed to cybercriminals while browsing the web. Google said in a support document: "Chrome 138 is the last version of Chrome that will support Android 8.0 (Oreo) and Android 9.0 (Pie). Huge Global Data Breach: 16 Billion Accounts at Risk "You'll need to ensure your device is running Android 10.0 or later to continue receiving future Chrome releases. "Older versions of Chrome will continue to work, but there will be no further updates released for users on these operating systems." It comes after the tech giant issued an alert to anyone who uses the browser on their PC. A concerning bug has been found on the popular app which could lead to hijacking of your device. The bug has been given a "zero-day" mark which indicates that the vulnerability is being actively used by hackers in the wild. Google has acted swiftly to address the issue and has now patched the browser to prevent it from any further attacks. Google said: "Google is aware of reports that an exploit for CVE-2025-4664 exists in the wild. "The Stable channel has been updated to 136.0.7103.113/.114 for Windows, Mac and 136.0.7103.113 for Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks." However, the fix will only work after it has been downloaded and installed on your browser. Vsevolod Kokorin, a security researcher at Solidlab, was the first to discover this most recent Chrome issue and confirmed that it may result in an account takeover by cybercriminals. It is now crucial to make sure you are using the most recent version of Chrome if you use it as your primary web browser. To accomplish this, just select "About Chrome" after clicking on the Chrome in the toolbar. Make sure you have rebooted your browser to the latest version as soon as possible.
The Irish Sun
29-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Major Google warning as hundreds of millions of devices ‘cut off' – leaving your devices exposed to sinister crooks
GOOGLE has issued a major warning as hundreds of millions of devices "cut off", leaving them vulnerable to sinister crooks. The tech giant has announced that users with outdated software will no longer be able to access Google Chrome. 1 Android users running below version 10.0 will lose access to Google Chrome Credit: Getty Anyone using an Android device running below version 10.0 will lose access to the site starting this August. Millions of users still rely on outdated software due to limited manufacturer updates, abandoned devices from carriers, and other factors. Still, these devices can't keep up with today's technology. It follows Google's move in 2023, when it ended support for devices running Android 7.0 Nougat, introduced in 2016. read more on tech The announcement comes as the tech giant prepares to launch Chrome 139, expected in the first 7 to 10 days of the month. The biggest impact for users of outdated Android versions is missing out on vital security updates. Users with Android versions below 10.0 should try to upgrade to continue using Google Chrome. If an upgrade isn't possible, replacing the outdated device is the best option. Most read in Tech Otherwise, your device could be left exposed to cybercriminals while browsing the web. Google said in a support document: "Chrome 138 is the last version of Chrome that will support Android 8.0 (Oreo) and Android 9.0 (Pie). Huge Global Data Breach: 16 Billion Accounts at Risk "You'll need to ensure your device is running Android 10.0 or later to continue receiving future Chrome releases. "Older versions of Chrome will continue to work, but there will be no further updates released for users on these operating systems." It comes after the tech giant A concerning bug has been found on the popular app which could lead to hijacking of your device. The bug has been given a "zero-day" mark which indicates that the vulnerability is being actively used by hackers in the wild. Google has acted swiftly to address the issue and has now patched the browser to prevent it from any further attacks. Google said: "Google is aware of reports that an exploit for CVE-2025-4664 exists in the wild. "The Stable channel has been updated to 136.0.7103.113/.114 for Windows, Mac and 136.0.7103.113 for Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks." However, the fix will only work after it has been downloaded and installed on your browser. Vsevolod Kokorin, a security researcher at Solidlab, was the first to discover this most recent Chrome issue and confirmed that it may result in an account takeover by cybercriminals. It is now crucial to make sure you are using the most recent version of Chrome if you use it as your primary web browser. To accomplish this, just select "About Chrome" after clicking on the Chrome in the toolbar. Make sure you have rebooted your browser to the latest version as soon as possible.
The Sun
29-06-2025
- The Sun
Major Google warning as hundreds of millions of devices ‘cut off' – leaving your devices exposed to sinister crooks
GOOGLE has issued a major warning as hundreds of millions of devices "cut off", leaving them vulnerable to sinister crooks. The tech giant has announced that users with outdated software will no longer be able to access Google Chrome. 1 Anyone using an Android device running below version 10.0 will lose access to the site starting this August. Millions of users still rely on outdated software due to limited manufacturer updates, abandoned devices from carriers, and other factors. Still, these devices can't keep up with today's technology. It follows Google's move in 2023, when it ended support for devices running Android 7.0 Nougat, introduced in 2016. The announcement comes as the tech giant prepares to launch Chrome 139, expected in the first 7 to 10 days of the month. The biggest impact for users of outdated Android versions is missing out on vital security updates. Users with Android versions below 10.0 should try to upgrade to continue using Google Chrome. If an upgrade isn't possible, replacing the outdated device is the best option. Otherwise, your device could be left exposed to cybercriminals while browsing the web. Google said in a support document: "Chrome 138 is the last version of Chrome that will support Android 8.0 (Oreo) and Android 9.0 (Pie). "You'll need to ensure your device is running Android 10.0 or later to continue receiving future Chrome releases. "Older versions of Chrome will continue to work, but there will be no further updates released for users on these operating systems." It comes after the tech giant issued an alert to anyone who uses the browser on their PC. A concerning bug has been found on the popular app which could lead to hijacking of your device. The bug has been given a "zero-day" mark which indicates that the vulnerability is being actively used by hackers in the wild. Google has acted swiftly to address the issue and has now patched the browser to prevent it from any further attacks. Google said: "Google is aware of reports that an exploit for CVE-2025-4664 exists in the wild. "The Stable channel has been updated to 136.0.7103.113/.114 for Windows, Mac and 136.0.7103.113 for Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks." However, the fix will only work after it has been downloaded and installed on your browser. Vsevolod Kokorin, a security researcher at Solidlab, was the first to discover this most recent Chrome issue and confirmed that it may result in an account takeover by cybercriminals. It is now crucial to make sure you are using the most recent version of Chrome if you use it as your primary web browser. To accomplish this, just select "About Chrome" after clicking on the Chrome in the toolbar.
Hindustan Times
26-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Google Chrome is ending support for these older Android versions. Here's what it means for your device
Jun 27, 2025 12:01 AM IST Google Chrome published an official announcement on its community tab on Monday (June 23) announcing that the latest update of the platform called Chrome 139 will only function on devices carrying Android 10.0 or later. The move is a part of regular updates taken by software companies to ensure that all customer devices remain up to date. Google Chrome will stop updating older Android versions 'Chrome 138 is the last version of Chrome that will support Android 8.0 (Oreo) and Android 9.0 (Pie). Chrome 139 (tentatively scheduled for release on August 5th, 2025) is the first version of Chrome that requires Android 10.0 or later. You'll need to ensure your device is running Android 10.0 or later to continue receiving future Chrome releases,' the official announcement reads. Although the earlier versions will continue to function regularly, customers are advised to update to the latest versions as soon as possible to ensure their device continues functioning smoothly. This may not impact your device at the moment, but it may deplete performance over time due to slower browsing, lack of bug fixes, and higher security risks. 'Older versions of Chrome will continue to work, but there will be no further updates released for users on these operating systems. If you are currently on Android 8.0 or Android 9.0, we encourage you to move to a supported Android 10.0 version (or newer) to ensure you continue to receive the latest security updates and Chrome features,' adds the announcement. This move reflects tech agencies' desire to weed out older, ineffective models with modern, sleek ones. Millions of devices and users around the globe are bound to be affected by this decision. Customers could opt to temporarily shift to alternate browsers like Firefox but this fix is bound to run out of use in some time as well. According to Composables, nearly 10% of all Android devices globally function on these two software as of April 2025. Android 8.0 (Oreo) shares a 4% margin while Android 9.0 (Pie) has a 5.8% share. By Stuti Gupta
