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WoSign and StartCom certifying authorities have been repeatedly violating SSL certificates issuing process in the past and now will be completely distrusted in the Chrome browser. This process is currently being implemented, and will be accomplished by the time of Chrome 61 release.

LeaderTelecom B.V. has registered a trademark to protect its brand – LeaderSSL. From now on, all SSL certificates from various certification authorities will be sold under newly established LeaderSSL trademark.

CA / B Forum, the regulator of the SSL industry, has updated rules concerning the involvement of trusted notaries in the EV extended validation process.

Chrome 59 release includes number of changes related to security and SSL. One of the hottest topics through the recent discussions is referring to issuance of incorrect SSL certificates by Symantec certification authority.

On March 23, Google Chrome developers in their blog announced the planned consequences for Symantec regarding the incorrect issuance of SSL certificates. Symantec thoroughly analyzed Google’s accusations and prepared a list of actions aimed at enhancing security in the area of issuing SSL certificates.