Global websites disrupted after critical PHP security flaws exposed

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The vulnerabilities have triggered an unusually broad defensive response across government and private-sector networks, with organizations temporarily disabling public-facing services while assessing exposure and applying fixes. The incident is significant because PHP supports a substantial portion of the web, increasing the potential reach of exploitation. Details about the flaws, confirmed attacks, and the full number of affected systems remain limited, but the precautionary shutdowns indicate that authorities view the risk as urgent.

Sources: Euronews, Al Jazeera