This article is telling BS.
It's not Chrome's Java engine (l don't even know if there is any...), but Javascript and WebAssembly.
That's a huge difference, those two are used everywhere, and that's the actual reason why basically everyone is potentially in danger!
Also, quick reminder:
Using an Adblocker is a security feature, as it already blocks most of the questionable domains.
Additional white-listing script blocker increases that active security.
And another reminder: Chrome is not the best basis for these. Firefox generally rules again nowadays...
Normal News:
Concerned and somewhat worried.
Mostly official-statement- and fact-driven. But that's normal German news culture (at least compared to the US and if you stay away from the fringe tabloid style media).
Social media:
I guess, that depends heavily on your bubble, as everywhere...
In the parts I am present in, it is source of constant amusement, as the events in the US and the views expressed by US people are just completely ridiculous to the more liberal part of Germany.
But this is probably different for the right wing bubbles, like that of AfD supporters.