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Websites across Europe go offline after warning issued for critical software update

Organisations unable to apply key fixes to widely used software should consider taking their websites down, UK and international cybersecurity officials…

Data theft, website defacement or full system compromise could arise from the vulnerabilities. Pic: iStock
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Sky News reports: Organisations unable to apply key fixes to widely used software should consider taking their websites down, UK and international cybersecurity officials have warned.

This technology story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Europe and UK.

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