Global Websites Taken Down Over PHP Security Flaws

Websites worldwide were taken down after a critical cyber-security update was issued for vulnerabilities in PHP, a widely used programming language. The flaws have been described as the most significant ever found. Government and business websites across Europe were among those taken offline in a bid to protect organisations.

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Websites taken down worldwide as critical cyber-security update issued

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