Websites down: What is PHP and how has it raised AI hacking fears?
TOKYO — Artificial intelligence has found critical security flaws in a major programming language called PHP, with many websites taken offline Thursday as organizations worldwide scramble to fend off would-be hackers. As AI's fast-advancing capabilities fuel concern over the increased risk of cyberattacks, here are some questions and answers about the situation: What is PHP and how widely used is…
Artificial intelligence has uncovered security flaws in the widely-used programming language PHP, causing numerous websites to go offline on Thursday. Concern over the increased risk of cyberattacks due to AI's rapid advancements is growing globally. PHP, created in the early 1990s, powers an estimated 70 percent of the world's websites and serves as a vital foundation for web design, according to security firm Wiz Research.
The flaws could potentially enable hackers to breach a variety of sites, including online stores and government services. A fix was released on Wednesday, urging companies and organizations to update their PHP systems immediately, stating: "If you run PHP, it is imperative that you update now."
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