This is why thousands of websites went down worldwide

Numerous websites were taken offline due to serious security vulnerabilities discovered in PHP, affecting millions of sites. Cybersecurity experts warn that these vulnerabilities could lead to malicious attacks, prompting temporary shutdowns, including Wikipedia. PHP developers released updates to address these issues, but many site operators may not implement them promptly, leaving sites vulnerable for weeks or months. The incident highlights outdated internet infrastructure and the potential for AI to uncover long-hidden problems. Officials noted that some government websites in Hungary were affected, leading to a temporary halt in operations. Experts express concern over the prevalence of such vulnerabilities in widely used systems.