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Google Chrome 144 Update Patches High

Cybersecuritynews •Abinaya • January 21, 2026

A new Stable-channel release of Chrome version 144 addresses a high-severity vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine. The update, version 144.0.7559.96/.97 for Windows and Mac and 144.0.7559.96 for Linux, began rolling out on January 21, 2026, and will reach all users over the coming days and weeks. The security patch resolves CVE-2026-1220, a race condition […]

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Google Chrome 144 Update Fixes Critical V8 Engine Vulnerability Google has released Chrome versions 144.0.7559.96 and 144.0.7559.97 to address a high-severity vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine. This update, which began rolling out on January 21, 2026, resolves CVE-2026-1220, a race condition affecting users on Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. 2 sources 16

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