- DigiCert is set to start a mass revocation of SSL/TLS certificates on August 3 due to non-compliance issues with domain control verification.
- DigiCert has clarified that more than 83,000 certificates and 6,800 of its subscribers were to be affected.
In a major development that has shocked the cybersecurity community, DigiCert, a leading provider of TLS/SSL, PKI, IoT, and signing solutions and digital certificates, has announced the revocation of over 83,000 SSL/TLS certificates, which will impact approximately 6,800 customers. The move will likely generate urgent responses and precautionary measures from various sectors, including critical infrastructure.
The Incident
On July 30, DigiCert publicly disclosed the incident regarding incorrect certificate issuance, making the revocation necessary. According to DigiCert, the root cause was traced to a malfunctioning system of the certificate authority, which resulted in the issuance of certificates without validation checks. The incident impacted the integrity of the affected certificate, creating security risks.
The revocation affects more than 83,000, including organizations in critical infrastructure sectors. The…
