Flaw in PHP computer language leads to shutdown of websites around world
Belgian, Dutch, Finnish, French and German sites were among those that governments took down temporarily as they scrambled to patch the critical weakness in…
The Guardian reports: Belgian, Dutch, Finnish, French and German sites were among those that governments took down temporarily as they scrambled to patch the critical weakness in PHP, a language used by almost 70% of websites.
This technology story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include PHP, Websites and Belgian.
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Changes in the tech sector often reach consumers quickly through the devices, apps and online services they use every day.
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- France · Europe
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- The Guardian
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- PHP, Websites, Belgian, Dutch
- Section
- Technology
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