Apple urges users to patch iPhones, iPads and Macs now

[Ringel05]

So when someone says that Chrome had a lot of "0 days this year", that's a bad thing?

Potentially yes. Basically many systems have already been compromised by the time they discover it which is why the best AVs are designed to catch zero-day threats. Will they catch them all? No, of course not but the released patches typically not only protect against the previously discovered threats some also remove the threat from infected systems. With others removal apps are available typically at no cost to the consumer. Cyber security is big business these days, it is estimated that cybercrime will cost the world over 10 trillion annually by 2025.

 

[iceberg]

So when someone says that Chrome had a lot of "0 days this year", that's a bad thing?

If you use Chrome.

 

[Ringel05]

If you use Chrome.

One thing I didn't read in the article was is it just Chrome or all Chromium based browsers that were affected?

 

[iceberg]

So when someone says that Chrome had a lot of "0 days this year", that's a bad thing?

To give a better answer, depends. But the depends can be varied with different scenarios. To be safe, simply stay up to date on all software. Don't use a FREE AV and expect full protection.

A vulnerability isn't the same as malware or a virus. Both however can use a vulnerability to result in an exploited system.

Which is bad.

A vulnerability is a code "defect" that can be used to break into a system. What it can do and why depends on A LOT. Around 50 vulnerabilities can be produced in a day, the vast majority never weaponized.

Just stay up to date

 

[iceberg]

One thing I didn't read in the article was is it just Chrome or all Chromium based browsers that were affected?

Not really clear.

Stable Channel Update for Desktop

I can see if edge needs an update.

 

[Ringel05]

Not really clear.

Stable Channel Update for Desktop

I can see if edge needs an update.

Yeah, maybe, maybe not. I have Edge but rarely use it, mostly just to check my old hotmail account which I also rarely use. I don't even have Chromium installed on my Linux machine, I use Firefox 99.9% of the time.

 

[iceberg]

Yeah, maybe, maybe not. I have Edge but rarely use it, mostly just to check my old hotmail account which I also rarely use. I don't even have Chromium installed on my Linux machine, I use Firefox 99.9% of the time.

Opera here. I use the others when sites require compatibility.

 

[Ringel05]

Opera here. I use the others when sites require compatibility.

I tried Opera and didn't really like it, don't remember why because it's been a while.

 

[iceberg]

I tried Opera and didn't really like it, don't remember why because it's been a while.

They all have quirks. I just got used to it.