Google has just released a new version of its Chrome browser for all supported desktop operating systems, shipping a total of 22 code fixes for the latest security vulnerabilities.
Currently at version 61.0.3163.79, Google Chrome comes with fixes for six different vulnerabilities rated as “high risk” and discovered by external researchers. Each of these three bugs has been awarded $5,000, according to Google’s Chrome bounty program.
In addition to security updates to the code, Google Chrome 61 also introduces a number of other features and improvements, including options for videos to prevent the browser from automatically expanding to full screen when the device is rotated to an orientation that doesn't match the screen.
Additionally, Google says that web pages are automatically pushed out of full-screen mode if Javascript opens a dialog box, so that various scammers will not be able to tie the user down by locking the browser and making it impossible to close the application or active tab.
The new version of Google Chrome is available for GNU/Linux, MacOS, and Microsoft Windows. If you are already running Chrome, simply go to Menu > Help > About Google Chrome and the built-in auto-update engine will download and install the new version automatically. After that, a restart of the browser is required.
