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eMudhra Flaw Could Have Broken the Internet, Says Teen Hacker Nisarga
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What Happened?
Nisarga Adhikary, a teen hacker, describes the eMudhra cybersecurity incident as an 'absolute disaster' that could have been avoided. Major tech companies intervened to prevent a crisis.
Key points
- eMudhra issued digital certificates with weak keys, making them easy to guess.
- The flawed keys were generated in April 2025 and went unnoticed for 18 months.
- Tech giants like Google and Apple quickly blocked the affected certificates.
- CERT-In advised users to update their browsers and operating systems.
- Experts criticize eMudhra for failing to identify the flaw through proper testing.
Key insights
- The incident highlights vulnerabilities in digital certificate systems.
- Trust in digital platforms may be compromised due to this flaw.
- Future audits and security measures must be more rigorous to prevent similar issues.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about digital trust and the security of online communications.
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Source
India Today
