Google Drops the Trust Hammer: Chunghwa and Netlock Certificates Booted from Chrome!
Google’s giving Chunghwa Telecom and Netlock the boot from Chrome 139 over “concerning behavior.” From August 2025, certificates from these CAs will trigger full-screen warnings. Time for websites to find a new certificate buddy!
Hot Take:
Looks like Google is handing out trust issues like Halloween candy, but don’t worry, it’s just for a good cause—keeping the internet a little less spooky!
Key Points:
- Google no longer trusts Chunghwa Telecom and Netlock’s digital certificates.
- Changes to be rolled out in Chrome 139, expected in August 2025.
- Certificates issued after July 31, 2025, will trigger security warnings in Chrome.
- Website operators advised to transition to a different CA to avoid disruptions.
- Apple has also withdrawn trust from certain Netlock certificates.
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