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Google has announced that starting November 1, 2024, Chrome versions 127 and above will no longer trust TLS server authentication certificates issued by Entrust. This decision stems from concerns raised by Google’s Chrome security team about Entrust’s handling of security issues and compliance failures over recent years. Incidents have revealed behaviors that undermine Entrust's reliability and integrity as a trusted certificate authority (CA). Certificate authorities like Entrust are vital for securing encrypted connections between browsers and websites. Google has noted insufficient progress from Entrust in addressing these concerns, posing potential risks to the internet ecosystem. This change will impact Chrome users on Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android, and Linux, but not on iOS and iPadOS due to Apple's policy restrictions. Users accessing websites with Entrust-issued certificates after November 1, 2024, will see a warning indicating that their connection is insecure and not private. To minimize disruption, website operators should transition to certificates from other trusted CAs before October 31, 2024. While operators can delay the impact by updating to new TLS certificates from Entrust before the deadline, switching to alternative CAs is recommended. Entrust's clients, including Microsoft, Mastercard, VISA, and VMware, are urged to act promptly to ensure uninterrupted secure browsing experiences for their users. Google also allows users and enterprise customers the option to override these settings, providing flexibility in managing browsing security.