PHP security flaw: Why websites across Europe went dark and what it means for you
AI models uncovered what OpenAI calls "one of the most impactful" security bugs in recent memory, hidden in PHP for more than a decade. From a Pokémon sleep tracker to the Dutch parliament, websites went dark worldwide to stay ahead of hackers.
Two major security flaws in PHP, a programming language powering most of the internet, have caused numerous websites across Europe to go offline. The bugs remained undetected for over a decade, but advanced AI models from OpenAI and Google were able to exploit them. Organizations worldwide are now scrambling to patch their systems before hackers can take advantage.
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