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What eMudhra security incident means for anyone who shops, banks or pays online
The eMudhra security incident raised concerns that cybercriminals could potentially use weak private keys to create fake website certificates and impersonate legitimate platforms. Here’s how such an attack could put users’ personal and payment details at risk, and what is known about the incident so far.
ETtech Explainer: How a flaw in PHP, the code behind 70% of websites, sent governments offline
Since PHP powers 70% of the world’s websites, the vulnerabilities can allow unauthenticated attackers to execute code on affected servers or read sensitive process memory, which may contain passwords, authentication tokens, API keys and certificates belonging to other requests or the server itself, as per Wiz Research.
Special team to probe eMudhra incident; impact on Indian websites, applications very limited: Govt
The ministry said the reported security incident pertains to eMudhra’s global certificate business, and its impact on Indian websites is very limited.It also said some social media accounts were indulging in fear-mongering about the impact.
iPhone reboot alert: Why Apple’s iOS 26.2 update is suddenly urgent for users
iOS 26.2 update: Apple has issued an urgent warning to iPhone users about active cyberattacks exploiting critical iOS security flaws. Users must update to iOS 26.2 or iOS 18.7.3 immediately, or at least reboot their devices regularly to mitigate risks. Hundreds of millions remain vulnerable due to slow adoption rates of the latest software.
Google Chrome vulnerabilities expose millions — What should you do
CERT-In has issued a warning about multiple vulnerabilities in Google Chrome for Windows, MacOS, and Linux, potentially allowing remote attackers to execute code by persuading users to visit specially crafted web pages. One vulnerability, CVE-2025-4664, is actively being exploited. Users are urged to update to the latest Chrome versions immediately to mitigate these risks.
Microsoft’s bold 'passwordless' leap sparks alarm: ‘Are we really ready to say goodbye to passwords?’
Microsoft’s bold shift to a passwordless future has users on edge. By replacing traditional logins with passkeys and push notifications, the tech giant aims to boost security. But with dependency on the Microsoft Authenticator app and rising user confusion, many are questioning whether this fix is more hassle than help. Is the end of passwords really a beginning worth celebrating?
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High-risk alert for Google Chrome Users by the Govt: CERT issues warning
The Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a warning to Google Chrome users. Users need to update the browser immediately. These flaws can be exploited by hackers for critical information
Chrome users placed on red alert? Here's why you must check your browser now
Chrome users should immediately check their browser settings since Google has released a crucial security update. This update fixes a number of vulnerabilities, one of which is a critical zero-day vulnerability that hackers are taking advantage of. To stay safe, make sure your browser is up to current.
Do you use Chrome regularly? Beware! billions of users are at risk from hackers
Google is fixing CVE-2024-7971, a high-severity security vulnerability in its Chrome browser that has been actively used in the wild. A type confusion bug in the V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine is the source of the vulnerability.
Cybercriminals find new way to access Google accounts without password: report
A new type of malware that uses third-party cookies to gain unauthorised access to people's private data is already being actively tested by hacking groups.
Cybercriminals find new way to access Google accounts without password: report
According to the cybersecurity company CloudSEK, a new type of malware that uses third-party cookies to gain unauthorised access to people's private data is already being actively tested by hacking groups.
Time to quit Google Chrome? Search engine named the riskiest browser of 2022, Apple's Safari records lowest levels of vulnerabilities
Google Chrome is the only browser with new vulnerabilities in the five days in October.
Google Chrome Dev Channel is vulnerable to a new RCE vulnerability, experts say
Details have emerged of a recently patched critical remote code execution susceptibility in Google Chrome and Chromium-based browsers' WebAssembly and V8 JavaScript engines. There have been a number of use-after-free vulnerabilities found in Chrome in the past.
Oz expert tests Aadhaar site for safety, finds flaws
Hunt is a regional director with Microsoft. He holds workshops and hosts courses on information security. He is also the person behind the popular website haveibeenpwned.com
Internet Explorer users at risk of hacking: Microsoft
Microsoft has revealed in its Malware Protection blog that attacks on computers using Internet Explorer 7 have been detected.
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