Research: Google Chrome browser is currently the browser with the most vulnerabilities in 2022, while Edge ranks third.

Thanks to CTOnews.com netizen Coje_He for the clue delivery! CTOnews.com, Oct. 7 (Xinhua)-- Google Chrome browser is the most vulnerable web browser in 2022, according to a new study by Atlas. According to the report, Chrome has recorded 303 vulnerabilities this year, the only web browser to have new security vulnerabilities in October.

After Google browser, Mozilla Firefox came in second with 117 vulnerabilities, while Microsoft Edge ranked third with 103s. Safari and Opera ranked fourth and fifth, with 26 and 0 vulnerabilities, respectively.

CTOnews.com understands that the Chrome browser also leads the list in terms of the total number of vulnerabilities, with a total of 3159 vulnerabilities since its launch in September 2008. Although Firefox, Safari and Opera are all older than Chrome, they have fewer vulnerabilities overall, at 2361, 1139 and 344, respectively. The Edge browser, launched in 2015, has a total of 806 vulnerabilities.

In order to reduce the risk of hackers exploiting browser vulnerabilities, try to install them as soon as possible when the browser is updated. In addition, review carefully before installing browser extensions, as some of them may have vulnerabilities that cyber criminals can exploit. Finally, to always be on guard against phishing attacks, attackers often use platforms such as e-mail to spread malware that can exploit a variety of browser defects.