Google Chrome 144 Update Fixes Critical V8 Engine Vulnerability

Google Chrome 144 Update Fixes Critical V8 Engine Vulnerability

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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.