The Hacker News · 22 Oct, 18:12 · Business briefing

eMudhra to Exit Global SSL/TLS Business After 8 Intermediate CA Keys Found Easily Guessable

eMudhra, a prominent digital security provider, is exiting the global SSL/TLS market following a critical security breach.

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eMudhra, a prominent digital security provider, is exiting the global SSL/TLS market following a critical security breach. Researchers discovered that eight intermediate Certificate Authority keys were easily guessable, severely compromising the integrity of the certificates issued. This vulnerability undermines trust in eMudhra’s infrastructure, prompting the company to withdraw from this specific business segment. The incident highlights significant failures in key management and cryptographic standards, raising urgent questions about industry-wide security protocols and the reliability of certificate authorities in maintaining secure internet communications.

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