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Hackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other services
Original: Hackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other large services https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/10
Hackers have managed to obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other major online services, according to a security report. Fraudulent certificates could allow attackers to impersonate trusted websites and intercept traffic. The incident raises fresh questions about how certificate authorities verify requests and whether users need to take protective steps.
Why now: Counterfeit certificates for major sites undermine trust in web encryption, making it a significant security story.
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- Hackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other large services https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/10/hackers-obtain-counterfeit-tls-certificates-for-google-and-other-large-services/ # HackerNews # Tech # Cybersecurity · hackernews@robot.villas · 3
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