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Gmail Access Blocked in Iran
- A man in Iran couldn't access Gmail due to a certificate warning.
- He suspected his ISP or government was involved after a VPN worked.
Role of Certificate Authorities
- Certificate Authorities (CAs) verify website identities like ID cards for websites.
- Browsers use trusted CAs to ensure secure connections.
Weakest Link Problem
- The certificate system has a "weakest link" problem.
- One compromised CA can jeopardize the entire system.