Description: Untrusted certificates are those that have not been verified by a recognized certificate authority, posing a significant risk to secure communications. These certificates may be issued by unauthorized entities or may have been tampered with, jeopardizing the integrity and confidentiality of transmitted data. In the context of cybersecurity, an untrusted certificate can lead to man-in-the-middle attacks, where an attacker can intercept and modify communication between two parties without their knowledge. The lack of trust in these certificates can trigger warnings in web browsers, alerting users to the possibility that the connection may not be secure. Therefore, it is crucial for organizations and individuals to use certificates issued by trusted certificate authorities to ensure the security of their communications and protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.
