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eMudhra faces a bigger test of public trust after security lapse
The company has voluntarily exited from the global Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) certificate business following the incident.
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.
Vulnerable keys were created but never put to commercial use, investigation on: eMudhra cofounder
eMudhra issues digital signature and website security certificates to enable them securely connect to browsers for public access. "There's no impact to subscribers because we have done all the actions. We are also working with our customers to notify them that there is no impact because no certificates were issued. This does not affect our other lines of business, which is the India digital signature and our enterprise solutions business," eMudhra co-founder Kaushik Srinivasan told PTI.
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.
eMudhra certificates blocked by Google and Mozilla; some legitimate websites may stop working from October 27; here's what happened
eMudhra intermediate CA certificates (Google Trends): Google and Mozilla have blocked eight compromised intermediate certificate keys linked to eMudhra, an Indian provider of digital trust and cybersecurity services. Weak randomness during key generation could have allowed attackers to forge trusted HTTPS certificates. Although eMudhra says the affected certificates issued no end-user certificates, Google's planned removal of a related root certificate could disrupt some websites.
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TV ratings blackout gets longer: Broadcasters worried as pressure to restore audience measurement & provide advertisers greater visibility rises ahead of festive season
The prolonged suspension of TV ratings has intensified pressure on the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to restore audience measurement, with broadcasters seeking greater revenue visibility and advertiser confidence ahead of the festive season. BARC is working to meet the government’s TV rating guidelines, including expanding its panel to 80,000 and increasing independent representation on its board, while TAM India and Chrome DM have also applied to offer measurement services. Industry bodies have raised concerns over the financial viability of multiple rating agencies and potential discrepancies in viewership data.
Google Chrome is now getting updates every 2 weeks starting September 2026 on Desktop, Android and iOS: Here's what users need to know
Google Chrome is changing its release schedule, withstable updates now arriving every two weeks instead of every four weeks. The new schedule began in September 2026, meaning Chrome users will see new browser updates more frequently than before. The company introduced Extended Stable in 2021 for organizations that need additional time to test and manage browser updates.
Cert-In warns of multiple vulnerabilities in Google Chrome for desktop, Gitlab
Cert-In issued an alert about multiple vulnerabilities in Google Chrome desktop browser and developers' platform Gitlab, which could allow cyber criminals to steal users' data and carry out various types of attacks on the affected systems.
Chrome for iOS just made switching between Google accounts easier than ever
Google has introduced a new feature for iPhone users. It simplifies switching between work and personal Google accounts in Chrome. This eliminates the need to constantly sign in and out. The update also includes managed account browsing. Work and personal data remain separate. IT admins gain better control and visibility. URL filtering is now available on iOS too.
Google confirms it's combining Chrome OS and Android into a single unified platform
Gugul plans to merge Chrome OS with Android. This aims to create a single platform for phones, tablets, and laptops. Chromebooks and Android tablets will run on a desktop-optimized Android version. This shift simplifies development and enhances AI integration. Users will experience seamless app usage across devices. Developers benefit from fewer compatibility issues.
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.
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.
Are your Apple iTunes and Google Chrome apps vulnerable? CERT-In issues advisory
CERT-In has issued a cautionary advisory concerning security risks in Apple iTunes and Google Chrome desktop applications. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could allow malicious actors to execute arbitrary code on targeted systems. The advisory specifically mentions vulnerabilities in older versions of Apple iTunes and certain versions of Google Chrome for Desktop. CERT-In urges users to promptly apply security updates provided by the companies to mitigate these risks and safeguard their systems.
Google releases emergency update to fix zero-day Chrome vulnerability
Chrome users will need to update to the new version as soon as possible since it fixes the CVE-2023-2033 vulnerability on Windows, Mac, and Linux computers.
Google Chrome will stop working on these Windows PC from next week. Here's why
The tech giant will be rolling out its next update, Chrome 110, on February 7.
Google to end Chrome support for Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1. Check date, details
Google recently announced that it would end technical and security support for the Google Chrome browser running on Windows 7 by January 15, 2023. This means the users will have to update to supported Windows versions like Windows 10 to receive the latest security updates from the Chrome browser.
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 warns users to quickly update Chrome to avoid hacking risk
The tech giant said it is aware of reports that an exploit for 'CVE-2022-3075' exists in the wild, mentioning the vulnerability as "Insufficient data validation in Mojo" reported by an anonymous security researcher.The company said it has released a security patch for Google Chrome users on Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems that will roll out over the coming days/weeks.
Cert-In flags bugs in Chrome, Mozilla products
According to an advisory published by CERT-In, the vulnerabilities are present in the Chrome OS and Mozilla Firefox iOs and Firefox version prior to 101, and Mozilla Thunderbird and Mozilla Firefox ESR prior to version 91.10.
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.
Google updates 'Safe Browsing mode' to provide extra layer of security from harmful URLs, virtual threats
The 'Safe Browsing mode' protects not only Google website but also other products.
Google says it has fixed vulnerabilities in Chrome flagged by CERT-In
CERT-In had recommended users upgrade to Google Chrome version 99.0.4844.74.
Looking for discounts? Google Chrome’s Track Prices makes shopping effortless
The web browser has launched a feature to track the prices of products.
Google’s latest security updates for Chrome: Here’s what you need to know
Upgrading your Chrome browser is a simple step towards better security.
Google extends Chrome support for Windows 7 by 6 months to ease migration to Windows 10
Microsoft said earlier this year that the Windows 7 lifecycle would come to an end in January.
Reduced headcount in Google’s offices due to COVID-19, tech giant puts Chrome OS release on hold
Google will rely on AI to moderate content on YouTube.
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