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Vlády odstavují webové stránky kvůli bezpečnostním chybám v programovacím jazyku PHPWebové stránky Úřadu vlády jsou nedostupné. Na vině jsou chyby programovacího jazyka PHP - South China Morning Postseen 23 Oct, 04:18headline rewritten
Hong Kong watchdog warns of hacking risks from flaws in web programming languageHong Kong orders urgent checks as critical flaws put websites at risk of hacking
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Fri, 4 September 2026
2 reports- Google News - Top Stories07:18first to report
Google Releases Chrome Update to Patch Actively Exploited V8 Zero-Day thehackernews.com Google patches multiple browser bugs including one that was under active exploitation — so update now TechRadar Google Update For Actively Exploited Chrome Security Flaw Confirmed Forbes Two critical Chrome flaws put users at risk on malicious websites Malwarebytes Google Chrome Multiple Vulnerabilities Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre
- Google News - Top Stories11:48
Google warns of new Chrome zero-day flaw exploited in attacks BleepingComputer Google Releases Chrome Update to Patch Actively Exploited V8 Zero-Day The Hacker News Google patches multiple browser bugs including one that was under active exploitation — so update now TechRadar Google Update For Actively Exploited Chrome Security Flaw Confirmed Forbes Two critical Chrome flaws put users at risk on malicious websites Malwarebytes
Wed, 9 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories04:41
Microsoft Patches Record 974 Flaws, Including Two Exploited Windows Zero-Days The Hacker News Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy Ars Technica Microsoft Plugs Nearly 1,000 Security Holes Krebs on Security Microsoft discloses two actively exploited zero-days among 974 vulnerabilities CyberScoop Patch Tuesday Sets Another Record With 974 CVEs darkreading.com
Fri, 11 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories14:00
This Week In Security: It’s Patch Tuesday Again, TVs Spying, Supply Chain Worms Return, Prolonged Hack Impacts, Stolen IDs Hackaday Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy Ars Technica Microsoft Plugs Nearly 1,000 Security Holes Krebs on Security 5 years later, I can finally use Windows 11 the way I want PCWorld Microsoft Patches a Record 974 Security Flaws in Biggest Update Ever extremetech.com
Mon, 14 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories18:08
ClickFix attacks are tricking Mac and Windows users into hacking themselves TechCrunch HBO Max ads on a compromised Reddit account exposed a massive PasteSwitch ClickFix operation InfoStealers HBO Max's Reddit Account Was Hijacked to Spread Malware PCMag UK Hackers Hijack HBO Max Reddit Account to Spread ClickFix Malware Межа. Новини України. Hackers hijack HBO Max Reddit account to push malware in ClickFix ads BleepingComputer
Tue, 22 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories19:45
Microsoft disrupts AI-assisted platform that compromised 12,000 accounts Ars Technica Unmasking EvilTokens: Getting to the root of device code phishing Microsoft Microsoft and Coinbase probe leads to arrest of crooks behind 'EvilTokens', a DIY phishing network powered by AI fortune.com Consumer Protection Tuesday: Taking Down Evil Tokens Coinbase A major AI-powered phishing service has lost access to its key infrastructure axios.com
Wed, 23 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Europe query21:25
New RemControl Android banking malware targets users in Europe and Canada BleepingComputer
Mon, 28 September 2026
1 report- networkworld.com00:00
Sun, 11 October 2026
1 report- The Guardian World06:00
Appointment or renewal reminder appears in victims’ calendar to lure them into logging in to fake Google, Microsoft or PayPal page You’re preparing for the week ahead and take a look at your Google calendar. There’s an entry for a meeting that you must have completely forgotten. The note that pops up when you click on it says you’ll be reviewing a project and includes a link to more details. Confused, you follow it to find out more; the website you land on asks for logon details, and you...
Wed, 14 October 2026
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Thu, 15 October 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories09:10
Microsoft fixes bug causing Windows black screens, Explorer crashes BleepingComputer Ready for Windows 11 version 26H2? Here’s how to upgrade, what to expect, and how to avoid common pitfalls Windows Central Windows 11 PCs just got better Bluetooth and a remappable Copilot key PCWorld Windows 11 KB5127648 breaks WPA 802.1X PEAP Wi‑Fi auth, but there's a manual fix [Update] Neowin Windows 11 Remote Desktop Fails After Update — Microsoft Points to Security Feature TechRepublic
Tue, 20 October 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories20:56
PHP warns admins of two critical flaws, emergency patches coming tomorrow BleepingComputer Cyber agency warns websites may go dark as PHP prepares critical fix Reuters PHP warns it plans to release 2 emergency patches imminently Ars Technica PHP2Shell: Two Unpatched Critical PHP RCE Flaws (CVSS 9.2) Trigger Emergency Security Alert The Hacker News Critical vulnerabilities in PHP | Stay tuned for php2shell mitigation and patches Aikido Security
Wed, 21 October 2026
49 reports- Google News - Top Stories02:12
PHP maintainers tell Web devs to prepare themselves for critical security patches Ars Technica Alert! PHP preparing to address pair of Critical RCE vulnerabilities Cyber Daily PHP warns admins of two critical flaws, emergency patches coming tomorrow BleepingComputer PHP2Shell: Two Unpatched Critical PHP RCE Flaws (CVSS 9.2) Trigger Emergency Security Alert The Hacker News Critical PHP Security Release Coming Tomorrow (October 21) Laravel News
- Google News - Top Stories04:57
PHP2Shell: Two Unpatched Critical PHP RCE Flaws (CVSS 9.2) Trigger Emergency Security Alert The Hacker News Cyber agency warns websites may go dark as PHP prepares critical fix Reuters PHP warns it plans to release 2 emergency patches imminently Ars Technica What to know about critical PHP vulnerability threatening Internet Yahoo Tech Critical PHP Security Release Coming Tomorrow (October 21) Laravel News
- BBC News World12:09
The vulnerabilities with PHP, a programming language widely used across the internet, have been described as the most significant ever found by AI.
- helsinkitimes.fi12:12
Government websites across Finland have been taken offline after authorities identified two critical security vulnerabilities in PHP, a programming language used by websites worldwide. The precautionary shutdowns began on Wednesday, disrupting government services, public institutions and other organisations. The Finnish Government ICT Centre, Valtori, began restricting incoming public internet traffic at 12.45 pm local time to protect government systems against potential cyberattacks.
- Novinky (Czechia)13:22
Vládní weby v některých evropských zemích míří preventivně do offline režimu. Dvě kritické bezpečnostní chyby v PHP, na kterém stojí množství internetových stránek a e-shopů, by totiž mohly útočníkům umožnit ovládnout napadené weby a ukrást data. Podle agentury Reuters odstavují své stránky například státní instituce v Nizozemsku a Finsku. Objevují se už také zprávy o prvních útocích.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)13:50edited after publishing
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Vlády odstavují webové stránky kvůli bezpečnostním chybám v programovacím jazyku PHPÚřad vlády večer dočasně odstavil své webové stránky. Důvodem jsou bezpečnostní chyby programovacího jazyka PHP. Kvůli nim ve středu preventivně vypínali své webové stránky i vládní úřady v jiných zemích Evropy. Vývojáři jazyka odpoledne oznámili, že problém už vyřešili novou aktualizací. Mluvčí Národního úřadu pro kybernetickou bezpečnost Jakub Neščivera doporučuje uživatelům, aby si ji stáhli:
- Google News - Top Stories13:51
PHP2Shell: Critical PHP vulnerabilities patched, update now! Help Net Security PHP2Shell: AI uncovers critical RCE vulnerabilities affecting 70% of the Internet wiz.io Websites scramble to fix software flaw that could put much of internet at risk The Washington Post Government websites go dark as software flaw sparks security scramble Reuters PHP warns it plans to release 2 emergency patches imminently Ars Technica
- Google News - Top Stories14:26
‘This Is Not a Drill’: Critical PHP Vulnerabilities Are Setting the Internet on Fire WIRED Government websites go dark after AI-discovered flaw sparks security scramble Reuters PHP releases patches for two critical remote code flaws found with AI Quartz Patch the Planet: global response coordination as agents uncover critical vulnerabilities OpenAI PHP2Shell: AI uncovers critical RCE vulnerabilities affecting 70% of the Internet wiz.io
- ČT24 (Czechia)14:44
Vlády v Evropě i dalších částech světa ve středu vypínaly své webové stránky kvůli nově odhaleným bezpečnostním chybám v programovacím jazyku PHP, informovala agentura Reuters. Ve středu večer byl kvůli provedení bezpečnostních oprav zhruba na dvě hodiny preventivně odstaven také web Úřadu vlády ČR. Je k dispozici aktualizace PHP, která chyby eliminuje. Vývojáři PHP vyzvali uživatele k její okamžité instalaci. Tento postup doporučil i Národní úřad pro kybernetickou a informační bezpečnost...
- Le Monde (France)15:03
Le langage de programmation PHP, massivement utilisé dans le monde, a fait l’objet de correctifs en urgence, mercredi 21 octobre, après la découverte de deux vulnérabilités. De nombreux sites Web ont été mis hors ligne par précaution, afin d’éviter des attaques.
- Polsat News (Poland)15:04
Wiele rządowych witryn w Europie i na świecie zostało zamkniętych z powodu ujawnienia dwóch krytycznych luk w zabezpieczeniach języka oprogramowania PHP. Komunikaty w tej sprawie zostały wydane m.in. przez CERT, Biały Dom czy premier Japonii Sanae Takaichi. Wdrożona została już nowa aktualizacja, usuwająca błędy.
- El Mundo (Spain)15:12
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- Channel News Asia15:48
- Google News - Europe query15:55
US, allies warn of critical vulnerabilities in programming underlying 70% of the internet Politico
- ABC News (Australia)15:58
The Australian Signals Directorate is among global cyber agencies urging organisations to quickly act to fix flaws in a programming language that hackers are believed to be exploiting.
- aol.com16:12
The code vulnerability could allow attackers to take over servers, experts say.
- Google News - Europe query16:17
Government websites in Europe and elsewhere go dark as software flaw sparks security scramble CNBC
- Der Spiegel (Germany)16:24
Eine gravierende Sicherheitslücke bedroht Millionen Websites. Alice Schwarzer verkündet das Aus für »Emma«. Die Erde heizt sich immer schlimmer auf. Das ist die Lage am Mittwochabend.
- DW Top Stories16:56
Newly discovered vulnerabilities in the PHP programming language have put millions of websites at risk, with government agencies sounding alarms and taking down sites. Developers say updating systems is "imperative."
- RMF24 (Poland)17:01
Krytyczne luki w zabezpieczeniach. Zamknięto wiele stron internetowych
- Vecernji list (Croatia)17:04
OpenAI je u objavi na svojem blogu naveo da je riječ o "jednom od najvažnijih sigurnosnih problema u posljednje vrijeme". Prema navodima tvrtki, ranjivosti su više od desetljeća prolazile neotkrivene
- Index.hr (Croatia)17:05
AI JE RAZOTKRIO kritične propuste u PHP-u koji ugrožavaju brojne web-stranice, stoga se administratorima savjetuje hitna instalacija zakrpa.
- Le Monde English17:07
Two critical flaws in PHP, which powers a large share of the internet, prompted authorities and companies worldwide to take vulnerable websites offline.
- Novinky (Czechia)17:10
Úřad vlády ve středu v sedm hodin večer dočasně vyřadil z provozu své webové stránky kvůli možným bezpečnostním rizikům. Správci musí zajistit opravy související s chybami programovacího jazyka PHP. Jak dlouho odstávka potrvá, zatím není jasné.
- El País (Spain)17:15
Los desarrolladores del lenguaje de programación PHP han lanzado actualizaciones para corregir los fallos que podrían tumbar muchas páginas
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:17
Japan, Australia urge users to install security updates after developers warn that flaws could allow attackers to execute malicious code remotely
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:26
US National Security Agency asks organizations using PHP to prepare for immediate update
- Times of India17:42
Multiple government portals and public institutions experienced outages due to the revelation of PHP vulnerabilities. In an immediate response, IT teams mobilized to patch critical servers and thwart potential malicious attacks. Security analysts alerted that hackers swiftly targeted systems lacking updates. This vulnerability was unveiled through cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools that have transformed vulnerability detection. Cybersecurity agencies worldwide urgently pressed...
- Google News - Europe query17:49
Joint statement on critical PHP vulnerabilities ENISA
- Google News - Top Stories17:59
PHP armageddon: OpenAI, Google’s Wiz find ancient holes, panicking the internet TechCrunch Patch the Planet: global response coordination as agents uncover critical vulnerabilities OpenAI Flaw in PHP computer language leads to shutdown of websites around world The Guardian Government websites go dark after AI-discovered flaw sparks security scramble Reuters PHP2Shell: AI uncovers critical RCE vulnerabilities affecting 70% of the Internet wiz.io
- ibtimes.com18:10
Developers released emergency security updates on Wednesday and urged users to install them immediately.
- tportal (Croatia)18:30
Brojne državne institucije, bolnice i druge organizacije diljem Europe u srijedu su privremeno ugasile svoje internetske stranice zbog dviju kritičnih sigurnosnih ranjivosti u PHP-u, programskom jeziku koji se koristi na velikom dijelu interneta. Propusti bi hakerima mogli omogućiti da bez lozinke pokreću zlonamjerni kod na ranjivim poslužiteljima, pristupaju podacima ili preuzmu kontrolu nad sustavima. Sigurnosne zakrpe već su objavljene, a stručnjaci pozivaju na hitno ažuriranje
- Libération (France)18:32
Deux failles ont été découvertes sur ce protocole de programmation très utilisé sur le Web. Un correctif a été trouvé ce mercredi 21 octobre, mais de nombreux sites, dont ceux des préfectures françaises, ont dû être fermés préventivement pour éviter d’éventuelles attaques.
- The Hill18:45
The National Security Agency (NSA) warned organizations Wednesday to immediately patch a pair of security flaws or take their systems offline after artificial intelligence discovered vulnerabilities in a key programming language. "Effective Immediately, all organizations using PHP for their systems are advised to be prepared for an update addressing two critical vulnerabilities," the NSA's cyber...
- wral.com19:03
An AI-assisted discovery of vulnerabilities in a widely used programming language led governments and other organizations in Europe and the U.S. to take their websites offline temporarily Wednesday as they scrambled to make security updates.
- Google News - Top Stories19:03
The internet is having a very bad cybersecurity day TechCrunch Patch the Planet: global response coordination as agents uncover critical vulnerabilities OpenAI The AI-Hacking Apocalypse Began Last Night The Atlantic Government websites go dark after AI-discovered flaw sparks security scramble Reuters Websites taken down worldwide as critical cyber-security update issued BBC
- NYT World19:04
The disclosure heightened concerns about A.I.’s potential to upend cybersecurity unless shortcomings are addressed.
- Index.hr (Croatia)19:15
OTKRIĆE kritičnih propusta u PHP-u izazvalo je preventivno gašenje brojnih vladinih i korporativnih web stranica diljem svijeta.
- Le Figaro (France)19:28
Deux failles critiques découvertes dans l’un des rouages essentiels du web ont conduit de nombreux services à se mettre hors ligne.
- N1 Info (Croatia)19:35
Vladine institucije i tvrtke diljem svijeta u srijedu su isključile web stranice nakon što su otkrivena dva ozbiljna sigurnosna propusta u PHP-u, prog
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- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)21 Oct, 19:21their copy
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)21 Oct, 19:52their copy
- Le Figaro (France)20:20
RÉCIT - Deux vulnérabilités critiques qui viennent d’être découvertes mettent en péril 70% du web mondial. Des milliers de sites à travers le monde ont dû être temporairement désactivés dans l’attente d’un correctif.
- ABC News (Australia)20:29
The Australian Signals Directorate has confirmed it is making fixes to its own website after major vulnerabilities were found in programming language. Follow live.
- Google News - Europe query20:58
Government websites in Europe go offline as companies update software flaw Washington Times
- El Mundo (Spain)21:05
Dos vulnerabilidades en la forma en que PHP gestiona la memoria permiten ejecutar código en un servidor con una simple petición y sin credenciales. El proyecto publicó este miércoles los parches de urgencia, pero advierte de que ninguna configuración protege por completo Leer
- denverpost.com21:16
The FBI’s cyber division warned Wednesday about the discovery of two “critical vulnerabilities” in PHP, a widely used programming language that powers many websites and web applications.
- The Hill21:40
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Internet races to fend off newly discovered security flaws The National Security Agency (NSA) warned organizations Wednesday to immediately patch a pair of security flaws or take their systems offline after artificial intelligence discovered vulnerabilities in a key programming language. © AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File “Effective Immediately, all...
- South China Morning Post22:10
Government agencies and companies around the world shut down websites on Wednesday after two critical flaws came to light involving PHP, a programming language that is the basis for a large share of the internet. PHP sits underneath popular web design platforms, so the weaknesses potentially affect a vast range of websites, from online stores and news outlets to government services. Wiz, one of the security firms that found the issues, estimated that PHP runs about 70 per cent of the world’s...
- PBS NewsHour22:45
In our news wrap Wednesday, a major cybersecurity threat prompted a scramble to protect websites around the world, one thousand people were ordered to evacuate their homes in Toledo, Ohio, following a chemical tank explosion and the Supreme Court is blocking the Trump administration from enforcing new restrictions on gender-affirming care for transgender prisoners.
- moreechampion.com.au22:50
A critical flaw in programming that powers the internet has affected government websites, but hasn't been exploited by...
Thu, 22 October 2026
63 reports- Al Jazeera English00:10
AI was used to pinpoint two vulnerabilities in the PHP language, used by about 70 percent of websites.
- Japan Times00:17
Developers released urgent new fixes to vulnerabilities that had quietly been lurking in their software for years until they were uncovered using AI.
- ABC News (Australia)00:48
Australians should expect an increase in future data breaches as a result of critical software flaws that have forced major government websites, education platforms and web hosts to go offline.
- MercoPress (South America)02:14
Governments and companies in several countries temporarily took websites offline this week over two critical vulnerabilities in PHP, the programming language that powers much of the internet, which allow an attacker to run code remotely on servers without authenticating. PHP’s development team released fixes on Wednesday and urged users to update immediately.
- Google News - Top Stories02:24
Hackers Exploited the PHP Vulnerabilities Days Before They Were Patched WIRED Patch the Planet: global response coordination as agents uncover critical vulnerabilities OpenAI Hong Kong watchdog warns of hacking risks from flaws in web programming language South China Morning Post Websites taken down worldwide as critical PHP cyber-security update issued BBC PHP2Shell: AI uncovers critical RCE vulnerabilities affecting 70% of the Internet wiz.io
- indiatimes.com02:45
Government websites and online services across Europe and elsewhere went offline on Wednesday after critical vulnerabilities in the widely used PHP programming language triggered a global security response, Reuters reported. Cybersecurity experts warned that hackers could exploit the flaws on a large scale as website operators scrambled to install emergency fixes.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)03:40
Websites gehen wegen Sicherheitslücken offline. Der Kanzler reist an die Adria. Und die Ministerpräsidenten wappnen sich gegen die AfD. Das ist die Lage am Donnerstagmorgen.
- BBC News World03:48
AI uncovered long-hidden programming flaws, triggering a rare global cyber-security response.
- Google News - Europe query04:18
AI-discovered PHP flaws force government websites offline across Europe Nation Thailand
- BBC News World04:38
Governments and companies are scrambling to protect their websites, as Amazon says it experienced attacks before the warning was made public.
- Die Zeit (Germany)04:41
- Google News - Europe query05:19
Govt websites in Europe, elsewhere go dark as software flaw sparks security scramble chinadailyhk
- Japan Times06:26
International authorities have urged site administrators to immediately update software to prevent unauthorized access and potential data exposure.
- South China Morning Post06:37edited after publishing
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Hong Kong watchdog warns of hacking risks from flaws in web programming languageHong Kong authorities have “attached great importance” to two critical flaws in a widely used web programming language that could allow hackers to execute code remotely and take control of servers. The government’s Digital Policy Office said on Thursday that it had issued a security alert to all bureaus, departments and public organisations requesting an immediate and comprehensive review to determine whether their information systems were affected. “[They must] complete all patching work as...
- Der Spiegel (Germany)06:59
Von einer Entwarnung im Netz kann angesichts der weltweiten Sicherheitslücken noch keine Rede sein. Aber Webseiten in Deutschland sind nach und nach wieder erreichbar.
- Times of India07:09
PHP2Shell, a critical AI-discovered flaw in PHP, the software behind most websites, has forced governments, Wikipedia, hospitals and universities to take sites offline. The decade-old PHP vulnerability lets hackers take over web servers without a password, with millions of attacks logged within hours. Here's what PHP2Shell is, how it works, who is at risk, and what users and website owners should do right now.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)07:21
Ci sono due “buchi” nel nel PHP, il linguaggio con il quale sono programmati i siti web. Due vulnerabilità che potrebbero essere sfruttate da eventuali hacker per entrare nei server, rubare dati sensibili o distruggere i portali e che riguarderebbe il 70% dei siti di tutto il mondo. Sono stati scovati grazie all’intelligenza artificiale avanzata, […] L'articolo Cyber-allarme mondiale: “Un buco nel codice PHP mette a rischio il 70% di Internet” proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)07:43
- Google News - Europe query07:58
Critical PHP flaws prompt shutdowns of government websites across Europe CGTN
- RMF24 (Poland)08:12
Pilny komunikat ministra cyfryzacji. Krytyczna luka w PHP, część stron BIP wyłączona
- iRozhlas (Czechia)08:12
Stovky milionů internetových stránek ohrožují bezpečnostní chyby v programovacím jazyku PHP. Řada klíčových institucí světa dokonce ve středu preventivně odstavovala své weby. Vývojáři jazyka hned odpoledne vydali aktualizaci, která chyby řeší. Týkalo se to i Česka, kde byly dočasně nedostupné stránky Úřadu vlády či Portál občana. „Chyba je v PHP pravděpodobně více než 10 let,“ přibližuje pro Radiožurnál David Slížek, šéfredaktor serveru Lupa.cz.
- thepeninsulaqatar.com08:25
Tokyo: Artificial intelligence has found critical security flaws in a major programming language called PHP, with many websites taken offline Thursday...
- tportal (Croatia)08:30
Dva kritična sigurnosna propusta u PHP-u, programskom jeziku na kojem rade brojne internetske stranice i interni sustavi tvrtki i ustanova, mogla bi napadačima omogućiti preuzimanje poslužitelja, upozoravaju iz Nacionalnog CERT-a, preporučujući da se sustavi što prije nadograde
- Euronews08:47
Government agencies and companies around the world shut down websites Wednesday after two critical flaws came to light involving PHP, a programming language that is the basis for a large share of the internet.
- techradar.com08:58
The php2shell bug is being actively exploited
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)09:14
- Channel News Asia09:33
The two vulnerabilities could allow attackers to take control of affected web servers without login credentials, potentially exposing data and disrupting services.
- Politico Europe09:56
Governments and website owners are rushing to patch holes in popular internet programming language.
- 24sata (Croatia)10:04
Velike institucije, od vladinih agencija do medijskih kuća, trebale bi biti u mogućnosti relativno brzo zakrpati svoje web stranice, ali druge mogu ostati ranjive
- Die Zeit (Germany)10:13
Hacker haben nach Bekanntwerden der PHP-Schwachstellen millionenfach versucht, die Sicherheitslücken auszunutzen. Zahlreiche Websites bleiben vorsorglich offline.
- Google News - Top Stories10:17
Zoe Kleinman: PHP is the cyber equivalent of an unexploded bomb BBC Websites shut down globally after AI finds cybersecurity flaw affecting 70% of the internet CNN AI discovered a software vulnerability that could impact 70% of websites worldwide. The rush is on to patch it PBS Millions of hacking attempts as companies, governments rush to patch PHP flaws Reuters PHP2Shell: AI uncovers critical RCE vulnerabilities affecting 70% of the Internet wiz.io
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)10:35
Aufgrund einer Sicherheitslücke in einer Programmiersprache sind derzeit viele Websites offline. Nun läuft das Wettrennen gegen die Angreifer – wegen KI in Hochgeschwindigkeit. Fragen und Antworten zu „PHP2Shell“.
- Novinky (Czechia)10:50
České vysoké učení technické v Praze (ČVUT) čelilo kybernetickému útoku na svou IT infrastrukturu. Podle univerzity jde o součást celosvětových pokusů napadat weby využívající programovací jazyk PHP, v němž byly v úterý oznámeny dvě kritické bezpečnostní chyby. Jde o první potvrzenou oběť v Česku, která souvisí s nově objevenými PHP zranitelnostmi. Aktivní útok se podařilo zastavit, některé systémy však škola preventivně odstavila.
- tportal (Croatia)11:36
Dio britanskih državnih usluga mogao bi privremeno biti nedostupan dok stručnjaci rade na otklanjanju mogućih sigurnosnih propusta u programskom jeziku PHP, potvrdio je Downing Street
- Google News - Top Stories11:36
Websites across world hit by millions of attempts to exploit PHP code flaw The Guardian Websites shut down globally after AI finds cybersecurity flaw affecting 70% of the internet CNN What Is PHP? Why Are Government and Business Websites Going Offline? The New York Times PHP2Shell: AI uncovers critical RCE vulnerabilities affecting 70% of the Internet wiz.io Read This Website While You Still Can The Atlantic
- El País (Spain)11:40
Bancos, aerolíneas y administraciones de todo el mundo han desconectado servicios online tras descubrirse unos agujeros de seguridad en PHP, un lenguaje de programación muy utilizado para crear páginas en internet
- Der Spiegel (Germany)11:45
Schwere Sicherheitslücken in Millionen Servern haben Firmen, Behörden und Privatleute alarmiert. Jetzt wird bekannt, dass Informationslecks für den Unfall verantwortlich sind. Wie groß die Schäden werden, ist noch offen.
- NYT World11:48
Governments and businesses around the world scrambled to prevent hackers from exploiting a vulnerability in PHP, a popular programming language.
- Google News - Europe query12:06
PHP flaw: Why European websites went dark and what it means for you Euronews.com
- Novinky (Czechia)12:35
Kritické bezpečnostní chyby v programovacím jazyce PHP přiměly ve středu provozovatele webů po celém světě k rychlým aktualizacím, některé úřady a organizace své stránky dočasně vypnuly. S opravami pomáhal i český vývojář Ondřej Surý, který je přizpůsobil starším verzím. V rozhovoru pro Novinky popsal, proč kvůli tomu odložil ostatní práci, jak mu pomohla umělá inteligence a proč bezpečnost internetu závisí také na dobrovolnících.
- Al Jazeera English12:37
The vulnerability allows a hacker to change a website or extract data, including personal information.
- PBS NewsHour12:51
Governments and corporations worked throughout the night to update software.
- N1 Info (Croatia)13:17
Vladine i poslovne internetske stranice diljem svijeta nakratko su prestale raditi, a neke su usluge obustavljene dok su njihovi administratori žurno
- France Info (France)13:21
Des brèches très dangereuses ont été découvertes dans le langage de programmation PHP, largement utilisé sur les sites internet. Les spécialistes du monde entier appellent à déployer les mises à jour aussi vite que possible.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)13:53
Städtische IT-Experten registrieren Versuche, die Schwachstellen auszunutzen. Die IT-Notfallgruppe nimmt vorsorglich diverse Serviceangebote aus dem Netz.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)13:57
“La falla informatica sul linguaggio PHP mette a rischio i dati di milioni di europei, incluse le buste paga, perché il 70 o l’80 per cento dei software per la gestione del personale nel Vecchio Continente si basa proprio su questa tecnologia di programmazione”, dice William Nonnis, analista tecnologico della presidenza del Consiglio dei ministri, […] L'articolo “Falle nel codice PHP? Rischio hacker per i dati sensibili di milioni di europei. Il pericolo è già in atto” proviene da Il Fatto...
- South China Morning Post13:58
Organisations in Singapore have been urged to immediately fix two critical security flaws in a widely used programming language amid reports of widespread attempts by hackers to exploit the vulnerabilities. The flaws in PHP, which powers many websites and online services, could allow attackers to take control of web servers, steal data or disrupt services without needing login credentials, Singapore’s Commissioner of Cybersecurity Gwenda Fong said on Thursday. “The threat is immediate,” Fong,...
- N1 Info (Croatia)14:18Prijeti li i Hrvatskoj veliki kibernetički napad? Evo što su Nacionalni CERT i NCSC odgovorili za N1
Nakon što su zbog kritičnih sigurnosnih propusta u programskom jeziku PHP diljem svijeta privremeno ugašene brojne internetske stranice i digitalne us
- ABC News (Australia)14:22
A cloud firm says millions of hacking attempts have been made since critical vulnerabilities were revealed in software used on 70 per cent of the world's websites.
- Le Figaro (France)15:05
DÉCRYPTAGE - Au lendemain de la mise hors ligne de nombreux sites, liée à la découverte de failles critiques dans le langage informatique PHP, plusieurs sites de services publics restent perturbés en France. Si des correctifs ont été déployés, les tentatives de cyberattaques se multiplient.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:20
Two critical flaws in PHP, a language used to run websites, could let attackers execute malicious code without logging in
- wtxl.com15:34
Governments and companies around the world are racing to fix vulnerabilities revealed by artificial intelligence that could affect 70% of the world’s websites.
- NYT World15:55
A critical security flaw in the programming language underpinning much of the web has prompted a global rush to patch vulnerable systems.
- The Guardian World16:16
Some 32 government services are offline while work is carried out to address potential cybersecurity issues, a minister has said Tell us: have you been affected by the PHP code flaw? The Office for National Statistics has also published a report on the gender pay gap . It says: The gender pay gap for full-time employees has continued to decline in the UK. It was 6.8% in April 2026, down from 7.2% in April 2025. This compares with 9.4% a decade ago and 16.4% 25 years ago. Secondly, I asked...
- Tagesschau (Germany)16:27
Millionen Cyberattacken binnen weniger Stunden: Die PHP-Sicherheitslücke hat weltweit Besorgnis ausgelöst. Viele Internetseiten sind noch immer nicht erreichbar - und Kriminelle versuchen weiter, die Lücke auszunutzen.
- indiatimes.com16:30
It has been a difficult day for cybersecurity, with critical vulnerabilities in PHP triggering an urgent global patching effort, millions of reported hacking attempts, and precautionary shutdowns of some online services. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the scale of the incident was unusual, remarking at an event in Cologne in Germany that he had not seen anything like it “in a long, long time”.
- thedailystar.net16:30
Govt agencies, financial institutions, telecom operators, other organisations urged to identify vulnerable systems and apply security updates immediately
- krmg.com16:56
The language that’s known as the backbone of the internet is now subject to what experts are calling the one of the most notable vulnerabilities in recent memory. PHP is the backbone of many websites. It faces significant vulnerabilities, prompting warnings from agencies including the FBI. These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to control web servers without passwords, leading to potential data theft or further attacks. PHP powers about 70% of websites, including WordPress and Drupal,...
- BBC News World17:12
Websites were taken offline after the developers of programming language PHP said "critical vulnerabilities" had been discovered.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)17:27
Mentre Cloudflare lancia l’allarma su “milioni” di attacchi hacker sulla sua rete, decine di siti del governo inglese sono offline. Ma l’allarma dilaga in tutta Europa, dopo la scoperta delle gravi falle di sicurezza nel linguaggio di programmazione Php. Ministeri e istituzioni “spente” anche in Olanda, Germania, Francia, Finlandia. Molti siti e servizi dell’Unione europea […] L'articolo Falle del codice PHP, “offline oltre 30 servizi governativi del Regno Unito”. Cloudflare: “Milioni di...
- Novinky (Czechia)19:28
Hackeři se snaží zneužít kritické bezpečnostní chyby v PHP, které byly odhaleny tuto středu, také proti českým organizacím a firmám. Podle údajů kyberbezpečnostní společnosti Check Point zaznamenalo pokus o útok 12 procent sledovaných tuzemských organizací, tedy přibližně každá osmá. Přestože opravy jsou již k dispozici, hackeři jsou při svých nájezdech úspěšní. Využívají toho, že správci nestačili dostatečně rychle zareagovat a trhliny opravit.
- livemint.com20:48
What to know about the AI-detected security bug impacting wide swaths of the internet
- bgr.com21:17
The FBI announced on X that two critical vulnerabilities were found in PHP, a programming language that powers a huge number of websites and web apps.
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Credit: Unsplash - Markus Spiske Sony Group (TYO: 6758), Nojima (TYO: 7419) and Bandai Namco Holdings (TYO: 7832) were among the Japanese companies that took online services offline while dealing with a vulnerability in the PHP programming language.