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Update: DigiCert Sdn. Bhd. issues weak encryption certificates on Fri Nov 11, 2011 8:58 am
DragonMaster Jay
Site Owner
Cheetah-Fast has been notified of potentially weak encryption certificates being distributed by DigiCert Sdn. Bhd.
In total, 22 weak certs. were distributed recently, which contained 512-bit keys.
Apparently, the DigiCert Sdn. Bhd. has revoked all certificates issued with weak keys.
Also, Mozilla has released Firefox 8 and 3.6.24 with an update including to protect against weak certificates. In addition, Microsoft issued an update securing against this: Microsoft Security Advisory 2641690.
DigiCert Sdn. Bhd. has said "We view the allegations as very serious and we vehemently deny any fraudulent act on our part."
In total, 22 weak certs. were distributed recently, which contained 512-bit keys.
Apparently, the DigiCert Sdn. Bhd. has revoked all certificates issued with weak keys.
Also, Mozilla has released Firefox 8 and 3.6.24 with an update including to protect against weak certificates. In addition, Microsoft issued an update securing against this: Microsoft Security Advisory 2641690.
DigiCert Sdn. Bhd. has said "We view the allegations as very serious and we vehemently deny any fraudulent act on our part."
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DragonMaster Jay
Administrative Director SecuraGeek Association
Advanced Malware Analysts Group Owner
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