Flaw in PHP language prompts websites worldwide to shut down

Websites around the world have reportedly gone offline as a precaution after a serious vulnerability was found in PHP. Experts warn bad actors could exploit it in a language used by about 70% of sites.

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1. 21 Oct, 18:20 UTCGuardian reports precautionary website takedowns

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• Flaw in PHP computer language leads to shutdown of websites around worldThe Guardian