The expert also points out that difficulties may arise for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 game consoles with a firmware version older than 5.00, as well as for the Nintendo 3DS console and old models of smart TVs and “smart” devices that are used in the home.
Helme, on the other hand, points out that certificate expiration is normal and would not be noticeable if users regularly updated their devices.
“The reason we have a problem at all is that clients are not updated regularly, and if the client is not updated, then the new root certificate that replaces the old, expiring root certificate is not downloaded to the device,” the expert said.
Let’s Encrypt is a certification center that allows you to encrypt data transmitted over the Internet.
Earlier, RBC got acquainted with the materials working group “Information Security” at ANO “Digital Economy” (from he stands for the implementation of the national program of the same name), according to which exercises were held in Russia in June-July to disconnect the domestic segment of the Internet from the global network. According to RBC sources, the events were attended by MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, Tele2, as well as Rostelecom, Transtelecom and ER-Telecom Holding. The aim of the exercise was to determine the capabilities of Runet’s operation against blocking and other external threats.
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