Critical Chrome Vulnerability Exposed: Emergency Update Issued to Prevent Widespread Attacks

BREAKING NEWS Google Issues Emergency Update For All Chrome Users—Attacks Underway In a shocking move, Google has issued an emergency update to all Chrome users worldwide, warning of imminent attacks exploiting a critical vulnerability in the browser's underlying Java engine. As of 01:54am EDT on September 18, 2025, the update is available for immediate download. UPDATE TIMELINE September 18, 2025, 01:54am EDT: Google issues emergency update to address CVE-2025-10585, a Type Confusion flaw in V8. September 18, 2025, 02:00am EDT: Threat Analysis Group reports the exploit is active in the wild. IMMEDIATE IMPACT The update is crucial for all Chrome users, as the vulnerability allows attackers to destabilize the browser or system it's running on, enabling them to execute their own code. Google urges users to install and restart their browsers immediately to prevent potential attacks. BACKGROUND CONTEXT CVE-2025-10585 is a critical vulnerability in V8, Chrome's underlying Java engine. The Type Confusion flaw allows attackers to manipulate the browser's memory, potentially leading to system crashes or data breaches. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT As users update their browsers, Google will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on any potential attacks. In the meantime, experts advise all Chrome users to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect themselves against potential threats. *This story is developing. Information compiled from Forbes reporting.*