Security · Updated 22 Oct, 03:56 pm IST
eMudhra flagged after weak website certificate keys found
Why it matters for readers: If you use websites, this explains why digital certificates and key security matter for safe browsing.
- A researcher found weak security keys in eMudhra's website certificates, raising concerns about user susceptibility to fraud.1
- eMudhra characterised the problem as a technical 'flaw' and said it was working to establish the root cause, not a breach.1
- eMudhra is the only Indian certificate issuer trusted by web browsers worldwide, increasing the significance of the disclosure.1
- The disclosures surfaced on 21 October and brought public attention to how the company's digital certificates were handled.1
- Founded in 2008 and led by founder Venkatraman Srinivasan, eMudhra went public on 1 June 2022 and reported FY26 operating revenue of ₹701.6 crore and net profit of ₹110 crore.1
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