Cyber security experts have detected a series of several vulnerabilities in popular web browsers Chrome and Firefox, according to PTI. Internet users in the Indian cyber space have been asked to keep a check on their systems. In view of these browsers prone to such virus-based activities, users have been advised to upgrade their versions on their workstations.

CERT-In is the agency to combat hacking, phishing and to protect security-related defenses of the Indian cyber space arena. The advisory said that the maximum damage these vulnerabilities can cause include memory corruption, forced downloading of files and loss of information. Users have been asked by the advisory board to either use proper security patches (Mozilla Firefox) or upgrade their browsers with the latest version (Google Chrome).
  “The two web browsers are an important tool for Internet surfing among Indian online consumers. The anomalies have been detected recently and it would be advised that users upgrade their existing versions sooner than later. These activities are mischievous on part of hackers or they are harmful viruses,” a cyber security expert told PTI.

The affected versions include “Firefox versions prior to 27.0, Firefox extended support release (ESR) versions prior to 24.3, Thunderbird versions prior to 24.3, SeaMonkey versions prior to 2.24 and Google Chrome prior to version 32.0.1700.102.”