PHP urges users to update: 'Otherwise, malicious actors have free rein'

PHP released a security update to address vulnerabilities, urging users to update immediately to prevent exploitation. While older versions won't receive updates, some source code adjustments were made to assist users building from source. PHP provided interim measures for those unable to update, but emphasized that only updates can fully resolve the issues. Following the announcement, millions of exploitation attempts were reported, though no confirmed breaches have occurred. Most Dutch websites affected are back online, and no data leaks have been reported to the Dutch Data Protection Authority.