AI-discovered PHP flaws prompt global website shutdowns and patching scramble
On the day websites began going dark
Inquirer reported that websites shut down on Wednesday, while The Manila Times reported that organizations raced on Thursday to protect themselves after the flaws were uncovered.
All outlets reported that artificial intelligence helped uncover critical security flaws in the widely used PHP programming language, prompting companies and governments worldwide to shut down or patch affected websites.
Drafted with AI from these 4 reports, checked and approved by a Parley editor. Approved 23 Oct, 8:35 AM.
What each outlet reported
Inquirer reported that government agencies and companies shut down websites after two critical PHP flaws came to light.
Read Inquirer's report →Rappler reported that companies and governments rushed to patch PHP flaws amid millions of hacking attempts.
Read Rappler's report →The Manila Times reported that governments and companies shut down websites as they raced to protect themselves from hacks following the AI-uncovered PHP flaws.
Read The Manila Times's report →GMA News Online reported that global firms and governments rushed to patch critical PHP flaws as a cloud firm reported millions of hacking attempts.
Read GMA News Online's report →Excerpts courtesy of GMA Network and GMA News Online.
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