On October 27, Google issued a new Stable channel update for Chrome. Most users are on Chrome’s Stable channel. The desktop update brings Chrome to versions 156.0.8078.73/.74 for Windows and Mac and 156.0.8078.73 for Linux.
Chrome and Firefox updates fix serious security flaws. Install them now
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