RIA recommends users update their ID software

RIA recommends users update their ID software
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According to Anna Õuekallas, Head of the Electronic Identity Department, reliability, security, and user satisfaction are of utmost importance when providing public services. ‘As technology evolves, we also need to regularly upgrade and improve our products and services. This way, we ensure confidence in the security of operations and a pleasant user experience,’ said Õuekallas.

Key updates and changes to the ID software version 25.8:

·       improved validation of digital signatures

·       base libraries used in the ID software were updated

The new version of the ID software can be downloaded from the website id.ee.

For full information on the latest versions of the ID software, the related changes, the supported operating systems, and possible shortcomings, please visit the website id.ee.

For detailed information on keeping your software up to date and cyber hygiene recommendations, visit https://www.itvaatlik.ee/en/.