Are certifying authorities susceptible to attack?



Are certifying authorities susceptible to attack?..

Answer / Vaidehi Sharan

Certifying authorities can be potential targets for various attacks, such as phishing, man-in-the-middle, and malware attacks. Attacks on a certifying authority could result in the compromise of digital certificates and potentially undermine trust in secure communications.

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