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Firefox and Chrome patch 200+ security flaws combined – update both ASAP

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ZDNET’s key takeaways

  • Firefox 159 patches 167 security flaws, most of which are of high severity.
  • The new version of Chrome resolves 52 flaws, four of which are critical.
  • Firefox also can now monitor a website and alert you to any changes.

With security vulnerabilities continually plaguing the software we use, it’s time once again to update both Firefox and Chrome browsers to protect yourself from the latest exploits.

This week, Mozilla updated Firefox to version 159, not just for Windows but also for Android, MacOS, and Linux. The latest version includes fixes for 167 security bugs. Among these, 108 are rated of high severity, while the rest are considered moderate or low.

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