Flaw in PHP computer language leads to shutdown of websites around world
Summary
A major security problem was found in PHP, a programming language used by nearly 70% of websites worldwide. This flaw caused many websites to shut down temporarily while they fixed the issue to stop hackers from exploiting it to attack online servers.Key Facts
- PHP is used by popular websites and systems like WordPress, Wikipedia, Slack, and Facebook’s older platforms.
- The vulnerability was made public on a Tuesday and led to warnings from U.S. and UK national security agencies.
- The PHP organization quickly released a patch to fix the flaw, but many websites needed time to update.
- The flaw could allow attackers to access important files or databases on affected servers.
- Cybersecurity experts warned that hackers, including criminals and state-sponsored groups, might try to exploit the flaw.
- Artificial intelligence tools helped find the flaw and could also speed up hackers’ attacks.
- Some websites took themselves offline as a precaution while applying fixes.
- Amazon's security team detected an attempt to attack a fake system set up to trap hackers shortly after the flaw was announced.
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