Websites across world hit by millions of attempts to exploit PHP code flaw
Problem in language that underpins 70% of sites has led governments and companies to pull sites offline to patch fault Tell us: have you been affected by…
The Guardian reports: Problem in language that underpins 70% of sites has led governments and companies to pull sites offline to patch fault Tell us: have you been affected by the PHP code flaw?
The problem in the PHP programming language, which underpins about 70% of the world’s websites, emerged on Wednesday…
This technology story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include PHP and US National Security Agency.
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