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Government Issues Urgent Warning to iPhone and Chrome Users, Vulnerabilities Detected

The Indian government's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) has issued a warning regarding vulnerabilities found in Apple iTunes and Google Chrome apps.

 These vulnerabilities could potentially allow hackers to gain access to users' personal information, prompting an urgent need for updates to safeguard against potential hacking attempts.

According to CERT, a flaw in the CoreMedia component of Apple iTunes could be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on targeted systems. 

This vulnerability discloses the importance of updating iTunes to version 12.13.2 or later to mitigate the risk.

 Users are advised to navigate to the Help section within the iTunes app and click on "Check for Updates" to ensure they have the latest version installed.

In addition to updating iTunes, users should exercise caution with suspicious requests or messages while using the application.

 Avoiding interaction with unknown links or downloads from untrusted sources can help prevent exploitation of the vulnerability by malicious actors.

Furthermore, CERT identified vulnerabilities in Google Chrome's Visuals and ANGLE components, which could also be exploited by hackers.

 Users are urged to update Chrome to version 124.0.6367.201/.202 on Windows and Mac, or version 124.0.6367.201 on Linux, to address these issues.

 Updating Chrome can be done by accessing the Help option and clicking on "About Google Chrome" to check for and install any available updates.

Staying informed about security advisories and implementing additional security measures, such as using strong, unique passwords and enabling two-factor authentication, can further enhance device security in light of these vulnerabilities.

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