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How to keep safe online in the wake of AI-supercharged hacking

There are basic steps everyone should take to protect themselves.

How to keep safe online in the wake of AI-supercharged hacking

On Wednesday, a significant vulnerability was discovered in PHP, a coding language that powers around 70% of the world's websites. This flaw, which exists within the underlying code, has prompted businesses and governments to rush and rectify the issue. The NSA has warned that cybercriminals could exploit these vulnerabilities to gain control over web servers, leading to data theft, service disruption, or unauthorized network navigation.

The primary responsibility for this security lapse lies with software providers and entities that serve customers. However, individuals are not left entirely unprotected. To safeguard themselves, experts recommend following a few basic steps. While the current subscription plan does not permit commenting, it's essential to create a display name in the Profile section of your subscriber account page to engage in discussions. For more details, referring to the FAQ section would be beneficial.

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