digital certificates
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China’s MSS says NSA carried out ‘premeditated’ cyber operation against national time service
China’s Ministry of State Security said in a WeChat post it uncovered ‘irrefutable evidence’ that the U.S. NSA carried out a multi-year cyber operation against the National Time Service Center, alleging credential theft, deployment of a platform with 42 tools, and attempts to disrupt timing systems; the MSS said Chinese agencies neutralized the activity.
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Tech Giants Lead Push for Shorter Digital Certificate Lifespans
Tech giants Apple and Google are leading a significant initiative to reduce the maximum lifespans of digital certificates, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity and mitigate risks associated with long-term certificates. The proposal suggests a maximum validity of 90 days from Google and 47 days from Apple, potentially revolutionizing internet safety standards.
