Previous versions of Google Chrome allowed hackers to steal data, including cryptocurrency wallets

The Imperva Red Team recently discovered a vulnerability dubbed CVE-2022−3656 that affects more than 2.5 billion users of the Google Chrome browser. This vulnerability allowed sensitive files such as cryptocurrency wallet data and cloud provider accounts to be stolen.

After discovering the vulnerability, the Imperva team found that Google’s first patch, introduced in Chrome 107, did not fully resolve the problem. Experts reported this to the digital giant, and the problem was fully resolved in Chrome 108.

To protect your data, experts advise keeping your software up to date and avoid downloading files or clicking on links from unreliable sources. It is also recommended to use a hardware wallet to store cryptocurrencies, as such devices are not connected to the Internet and are therefore less vulnerable to hacking.

In addition, experts recommend that you consider using a password manager to create strong, unique passwords for your accounts and enable two-factor authentication whenever possible. However, you are not immune to risk here either — one of the largest password managers, LastPass, was recently hacked.