Experts urge EU not to force insecure certificates in web browsers

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A group of 38 cybersecurity professors and IT experts worldwide, together with the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), have cosigned a letter to EU regulators that warns of a proposal that could expose internet users to cybercrime.

More specifically, the experts' highlight problems in the proposed amendment to Article 45 concerning establishing a framework for a European Digital Identity.

The particular provision requires web browsers like Chrome, Safari, and Firefox to accept QWACs (Qualified Website Authentication Certificates), which practically compels browser developers and security advocates to ease their security stance.

Experts urge EU not to force insecure certificates in web browsers

A group of 38 cybersecurity professors and IT experts worldwide, together with the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), have cosigned a letter to EU regulators that warns of a proposal that could expose internet users to cybercrime.

www.bleepingcomputer.com

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