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The race to fix huge PHP flaw at the heart of the internet - The Latest

The Guardian •
October 22, 2026 • 05:12 PM
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Websites around the world have been taken offline in a scramble to fix a flaw in the computer language PHP, with fears hackers could exploit the vulnerability to steal data, take control of web servers and disrupt services. Michael Safi speaks to global technology reporter Aisha Down

The race to fix huge PHP flaw at the heart of the internet - The Latest

Websites around the world have been taken offline as governments and businesses scramble to fix a flaw in the computer language PHP. There are fears that hackers could exploit the vulnerability to steal data, take control of web servers and disrupt services. Millions of attempts have already been made to attack websites since the issue with the programming language was revealed, cybersecurity companies have said. Michael Safi speaks to global technology reporter Aisha Down

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