Flaw in PHP computer language leads to shutdown of websites around world
A serious flaw in PHP, the programming language powering approximately 70% of websites globally, was found to be exploitable by bad actors. Multiple governments preemptively shut down web infrastructure to patch the vulnerability before attacks could occur, reflecting the widespread reliance on PHP across critical infrastructure and commercial websites.
Key points
- Critical vulnerability discovered in PHP, used by 70% of all websites.
- Multiple European governments took precautionary action to shut down and patch sites.
- Flaw poses potential risk to global web infrastructure.
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