From Financialexpress · Ojasvi Gupta · · 40s
CERT-In warns of fake website risks after eMudhra breach
CERT-In alerts fake website threats following eMudhra security flaw.
In brief
CERT-In alerts fake website threats following eMudhra security flaw. CERT-In warns fake websites and malware risks after eMudhra compromised eight digital certificates. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
CERT-In flags website impersonation risks
CERT-In warns of risks from fake websites and malware after a security flaw at eMudhra compromised eight digital certificates.
Browsers block affected certificates
Google blocked the affected public-key hashes in Chrome while Mozilla implemented protections in Firefox.
MeitY orders investigation
MeitY has constituted a special team to investigate the incident, saying it has taken serious note of the reports.
Digital services unaffected
Digital signature certificates and eSign services regulated by the CCA remain unaffected according to MeitY.
The key point
CERT-In warns fake websites and malware risks after eMudhra compromised eight digital certificates.
