ZDNet points out that Google Chrome has a Zero-day vulnerability – which means you cannot patch or fix your Chrome Browser.
The above image is from a Mac Chrome browser, thus I want to make sure you know any Chrome browser (including on Android or IPhone as well).
I have discussed Zero-Day vulnerabilities before (Dec15/15 post):
Here is a risk management matrix:
So this new vulnerability is a high impact and maybe a medium likelihood. You can reduce your likelihood by being extra careful to phishing attacks.
Update Nov 5th : the Chrome Zero-day vulnerability was patched: https://www.techradar.com/news/google-patches-another-major-chrome-zero-day
So now it is up to all of us that use Chrome to patch and update your software!!
Contact us to discuss how your risk matrix looks.