Cybersecurity PSA

What happened

We've just released Chrome 153 (153.0.8010.18) for Android to a small percentage of users.

It'll become available on Google Play over the next few days.

What is verified

You can find more details about early Stable releases here.This release includes stability and performance improvements.

You can see a full list of the changes in the Git log.

Why it matters

Software updates can contain security, stability, and compatibility fixes, but the value of an update depends on what the vendor actually changed. Consumers and administrators should distinguish a routine release from a confirmed security emergency unless the source explicitly says exploitation or urgent remediation is involved.

What you should do

Use the vendor-supported update channel, install the applicable stable update, and restart the device or application when the update requires it. Organizations should test changes that affect managed fleets or production systems. Beta or preview channels should generally remain limited to systems intentionally used for testing.

What happened

By BCP Staff Veterans across the country have reported getting postcards in the mail saying they (or their spouse) might qualify for extra monthly veterans benefits.

But the “Veterans Savings Program” mentioned in the mailer doesn’t actually exist.

What is verified

It’s just a scammer phishing for personal or financial information.

Here’s how this scam works so you can avoid it.

Why it matters

The practical risk is that convincing impersonation and social-engineering tactics can turn a single message, login prompt, or support interaction into account takeover or financial fraud. Consumers should treat urgency, requests for credentials, and unexpected payment instructions as signals to verify independently.

What you should do

Verify unusual requests through a trusted channel you initiate yourself. Do not use phone numbers or links supplied in a suspicious message. Use multifactor authentication where available, avoid password reuse, and review account activity after any interaction that may have exposed credentials or payment information.

What happened

A new LTS-144  version 144.0.7559.261(Platform Version: 16503.94.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices. This version includes selected security fixes including:516715010 High CVE-2026-76033 Inappropriate implementation in CORS517916024 High CVE-2026-12462 Use after free in Media517153191 High CVE-2026-12025 Insufficient validation of untrusted input513757918 High CVE-2026-76018 Privilege elevation in Import516482138 High CVE-2026-12016 Insufficient validation of untrusted input545124048 High CVE-2026-76023 Improper resource control in Linux Toolkit Theming516413817 Medium CVE-2026-11701 Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Guest View513830374 High CVE-2026-11664 Use after free in Payments543798025…

Source

Google Chrome Releases · August 27, 2026 8:46 PM
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What happened

Find out how.Luis MenezesGoogle ChromeOS

What you should do

The Beta channel is being updated to OS version 16765.31.0 (Browser version 152.0.7977.63) for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:File a bugVisit our ChromeOS communitiesGeneral: Chromebook Help CommunityBeta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help CommunityReport an issue or send feedback on ChromeInterested in switching channels?

Source

Google Chrome Releases · August 26, 2026 1:14 AM
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