The PHP bug marks a dangerous new era for the internet. OpenAI’s poised to cash in
OpenAI helped lead the disclosure of a critical issue that could take down 70% of the web. It's also selling tools it says will help prevent this—and similar issues—from happening.
A recent security flaw in PHP, a programming language used by an estimated 70% of the web, has raised concerns about the safety of the internet in the age of AI-powered cyberattacks. Researchers discovered the vulnerabilities using AI models, with OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol playing a key role. Although the PHP foundation announced a critical patch within 24 hours, hackers began exploiting the flaw as early as October 17, before the public disclosure on October 21.
The patch was implemented the following day, but many websites still struggle to update their systems. This incident highlights the growing need for AI-driven cybersecurity measures, with companies like OpenAI offering tools to find and patch bugs in code before they can be exploited by hackers.
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