# CERT-In warns of fake website risks after eMudhra breach

> CERT-In alerts fake website threats following eMudhra security flaw.
- Title: CERT-In warns of fake website risks after eMudhra breach
- Summary: CERT-In alerts fake website threats following eMudhra security flaw. CERT-In warns fake websites and malware risks after eMudhra compromised eight digital…
- Keywords: cert-in, emudhra, digital certificates, meity, browser security, web trust, business, money, news, warns, fake, website
- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/life/technology-cert-in-flags-website-impersonation-risks-over-emudhra-breach-4366632
- Author: Ojasvi Gupta
- Published: 2026-10-22T00:39:49+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cert-in, emudhra, digital certificates, meity, browser security, web trust, business, money, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

CERT-In warns fake websites and malware risks after eMudhra compromised eight digital certificates.