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eMudhra appoints KPMG to conduct independent review of TLS certificate incident
Digital trust provider eMudhra appointed KPMG to conduct an independent review of a recent TLS certificate incident. This appointment follows a commitment made by the company to ensure clarity regarding the incident. The incident involved weak private keys associated with several certificate authorities, which remained undetected for a significant period. As a result, eMudhra has withdrawn from its global SSL/TLS certificate business due to security concerns.
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.
Google’s Gemini 4 Argon takes on OpenAI, Anthropic with focus on coding, research and reasoning
Google has made its AI model Gemini 4 Argon available globally for developers and enterprises through API access. This launch follows its prior limited access for selected cybersecurity professionals, enhancing its competitive edge. OpenAI and Anthropic have also released advancements in AI models recently.
Google Gemini 4 Argon rollout begins: Price, features and how to get the AI that's 'built to solve your hardest problems'
Google has introduced Gemini 4 Argon, an advanced AI model tailored for tackling intricate, real-world challenges. Developers can access this model through the API integrated within the AI Studio and Gemini platform. Various businesses have leveraged Argon to enhance productivity across areas such as coding, finance, legal affairs, and cybersecurity.
JioGames brings Cricket 26 to India: Check Pro Pass plans, price, how to play and key features
Cricket 26, the official game celebrating the Ashes, is now available on JioGames via a subscription model. Jio users can take advantage of exclusive perks, like discounted Pro Pass plans starting at ₹298. This game not only provides a range of playing options but also enhances the experience with multiplayer modes, making it accessible across multiple devices. The aim is to broaden cricket gaming reach among Indian audiences.
Google faces UK push to put AI assistants on Android, Chrome choice screens
The tougher rules would require Google to show users a choice of search providers when they first set up an Android phone or open Chrome, prompt them once a year to pick a default, and allow AI assistants that meet its technical and security criteria to appear on those screens.
Google opens pre-orders for $899 Googlebook laptops built around Gemini AI
Starting at $899, initial models from Acer, Asus, Dell , HP and Lenovo will run on Intel or Qualcomm processors with up to 14 hours of battery life, the company said.
Quote of the Day by Liam Neeson: "We live in an age where revenge seems to be the most important thing for individuals and countries. Why not forgive each other? Decide to accept..." His powerful message on letting go, moving on and why forgiveness still matters
Quote of the day by Liam Neeson "We live in an age where revenge seems to be the most important thing for individuals and countries. Why not forgive each other? Decide to accept each other’s differences and move on" emphasizes the importance of embracing forgiveness and accepting our differences instead of seeking revenge. This approach not only heals emotional wounds but paves the way for a more positive and meaningful existence.
Jeff Bezos, world's third richest man, received $244,000 jet tax bill as LA County used a secret tracking system to catch wealthy aircraft owners
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who sits on a fortune of $263 billion as the third-richest man on the planet, was served notice by the Los Angeles County for about $244,000 in overdue taxes and fees tied to his luxury jet. The development comes as Los Angeles County is stepping up efforts to recoup overdue taxes from wealthy jet owners. The LA County officials used a secret tracking system to obtain detailed aircraft location data.
In Minnesota, trees were expected to release 23% more CO2 as climate change warms the planet, but a new study found a surprising result
A recent study by the University of Minnesota reveals that trees may emit less carbon dioxide with rising temperatures as young trees, subjected to a 3.4°C rise, showed only a five percent increase in carbon release. The surprising result do not suggest that warming has little impact on forests. Instead, they show that trees may be better able to adapt to long-term changes in temperature than scientists previously thought.
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.
Adobe’s next boss joins a powerful club: Meet the Indian-origin CEOs running the world’s biggest companies
Adobe’s next CEO Anil Chakravarthy is joining a powerful club. From Microsoft and Google to Chanel, FedEx and Micron, Indian-origin executives now run companies spanning technology, banking, luxury, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing. Here are the leaders occupying some of the biggest corner offices in global business.
Google defeats US bid to force ad tech sale
While the ad exchange is a small part of Google's business, the ruling is the second powerful symbolic victory against the U.S. Department of Justice in its efforts to force Google to sell assets to address illegal monopolies.
Google Chrome might soon auto-organise your tabs with new AI feature
The upcoming Chrome update could introduce an AI-powered tab organization tool and an autofill helper.
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