CERT-In issues alert for high severity vulnerability in Google Chrome

India’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) issued a warning for a high severity vulnerability reported in Google Chrome for desktops. The vulnerability reportedly impacts both Windows and Mac users and can be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on targeted systems.

About CERT-In:

1. Establishment and Objectives:

   1. CERT-In was established in January 2004 as a functional organization under the Ministry of Information & Electronics Technology, Government of India.
   2. Its primary objective is to secure Indian cyberspace and respond effectively to computer security incidents.
2. Constituency:
   1. CERT-In serves the Indian cyber community and aims to protect Indian cyberspace from cyber threats.
3. Functions and Powers:
   1. CERT-In collects, analyzes, and disseminates information on cyber incidents.
   2. It issues forecasts and alerts of cybersecurity incidents, and coordinates cyber incident response activities.
   3. CERT-In is empowered to call for information and issue directions to service providers, intermediaries, and other entities to perform its functions effectively.
4. Services Provided:
   1. CERT-In provides services to organizations in the government, public, and private sectors, as well as individuals and home users.

What is Malware?

1. Malware, short for malicious software, is any program or file intentionally designed to harm a computer, network, or server.
2. Common types of malware include computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, and spyware.

Significance of CERT-In:

CERT-In plays a crucial role in safeguarding India's cyberspace by responding to computer security incidents, issuing alerts and advisories, and coordinating cyber incident response activities.

Disclosure of Information:

CERT-In follows Indian Constitutional laws regarding the disclosure of information.

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