Security · Updated 21 Oct, 10:27 pm IST
MeitY orders probe after eMudhra certificate security incident
Why it matters for readers: It explains why a company dealing with digital certificates prompted a government probe but Indian services stayed safe.
- MeitY has ordered a special team to investigate a security incident tied to eMudhra’s global certificate business.12
- Reports indicate eight compromised digital certificates were involved in the incident.2
- The ministry said the impact on Indian websites and applications was very limited.12
- MeitY clarified that domestic digital signature services were not affected by the incident.2
- Officials noted some social media accounts were spreading fear-mongering about the incident’s impact.1
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21 Oct, 07:49 pm · ET Tech
Special team to probe eMudhra incident; impact on Indian websites, applications very limited: Govt
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eMudhra security incident: MeitY orders probe, says impact on Indian websites and apps was limited; details here