Google has rolled out a crucial security update, Chrome version 144, for Windows, macOS, and Linux users on January 13-14, 2026. This update addresses a total of ten security vulnerabilities, with four of them classified as 'High' severity. Key among these are critical flaws found in Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine, such as 'Out of bounds memory access' (CVE-2026-0899) and 'Inappropriate implementation' (CVE-2026-0900), as well as a high-severity issue in the Blink rendering engine (CVE-2026-0901). Additionally, the update resolves CVE-2026-0628, a high-severity vulnerability related to 'Insufficient policy enforcement' in Chrome's WebView tag implementation, which could allow malicious extensions to inject scripts into privileged pages. This specific vulnerability was addressed in Chrome versions prior to 143.0.7499.192. Given that Google Chrome is utilized by approximately 3 billion users globally, these security patches are critically important. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has previously issued alerts regarding similar high-risk vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for timely updates. While the headline uses strong language like 'Alert!' and 'High Security Warning,' the underlying facts about multiple high-severity vulnerabilities affecting a massive user base justify the urgency. Users are strongly advised to update their Chrome browsers immediately by navigating to 'Help > About Google Chrome' in their browser settings. Although updates are rolled out gradually, manually checking for and applying the update ensures prompt protection against potential exploits.