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Apple blocks compromised eMudhra security certificates

Original: Apple has blocked compromised security certificates issued by eMudhra to prevent potential website impersonation attacks

Apple has blocked security certificates issued by the Indian certificate authority eMudhra after they were found to have weak, easily recoverable private keys. The system-level block, rolled out across Apple devices, prevents attackers from using the compromised certificates to impersonate trusted websites. The move is being discussed as a routine but important step to protect users from phishing and man-in-the-middle attacks.

Why now: The certificate revocation highlights ongoing risks in the web trust system and Apple's role in protecting users from impersonation attacks.

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• Apple has blocked compromised security certificates issued by eMudhra to prevent potential website impersonation attacks. The certificates featured weak private keys that were easily recoverable, but Apple’s latest system-level blocks now mitigate this risk. # Apple #… · saeediphone · 5

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