Millions of cyberattacks in a few hours, after AI discovered a flaw at the heart of 70% of websites

A global cybersecurity alert was triggered after AI discovered critical vulnerabilities in PHP, affecting 70% of websites. Major organizations disconnected online services to prevent attacks, leading to millions of cyberattack attempts. The vulnerabilities, named PHP2Shell, had been hidden for years and were publicly disclosed before fixes were ready, prompting a rush to secure systems. Countries like Japan and Finland reported service suspensions as a precaution. The PHP Foundation issued urgent patches, emphasizing the need for immediate updates to protect against potential data breaches.