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In a blog post, Google software engineers Ryan Sleevi and Andrew Whalley stated that beginning with Chrome version 66, Symantec security certificates will no longer be used and deemed untrustworthy. This affects all certificates issued prior to June 1, 2016.
Google Chrome to discontinue use of old Symantec security certificates.
Meanwhile, Symantec is also collaborating with Webmasters to transition to Digi Cert certificates, after the unsuccessful acquisition of the web security company.
Chrome 66 is expected to be launched next June. And as Google stated, it will 'erase all trust in Symantec's old infrastructure and all certificates issued by the security company'.
Specifically, Google Chrome will cease to use old Symantec security certificates after discovering that some certificates issued in 2015 did not comply with industry standards. In an investigation, the Google Chrome development team found a series of flaws in Symantec's process of approving certificate validity.
For Webmasters wanting to retain old Symantec security certificates, it's important to know that these certificates are limited to 13 months.
According to The Inquirer, Symantec's CEO, Greg Clark, assures their customers will be provided with the best experiences.
'We have thoroughly examined the certificates to ensure our customers will have the best experience with a company providing a modern web PKI platform and ready to lead the next generation of web security,' said Greg Clark.
Following information of hacker attacks and extension hijackings, the move to cease using old security certificates and upgrading security features on Chrome demonstrates Google's efforts to make their browser safer than ever.
