Please remove CNNIC CA root certificate from NSS

This case addresses the request to remove the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) root certificate from Mozilla's NSS. The community raised significant concerns regarding CNNIC's trustworthiness, citing its ties to the Chinese government and allegations of malicious activities, including malware distribution and potential man-in-the-middle attacks. The discussion highlighted the risks posed to users' privacy and security, particularly for those in China. The case was ultimately resolved with the decision to remove the certificate.

1. 2010-01-28 Initial request to remove CNNIC CA root certificate submitted.
2. 2010-02-02 Community discussions intensify regarding CNNIC's trustworthiness.
3. 2010-06-01 Discussion on the implications of retaining CNNIC CA in Firefox.
4. 2015-03-23 Revocation of trust in one CNNIC intermediate certificate announced.