Websites taken offline as a precaution: widely used programming language vulnerable to hacks

Vulnerabilities in PHP could allow remote control of servers, affecting around 70% of websites globally. NotuBiz, a service for municipalities in the Netherlands, has been taken offline as a precaution. PHP announced a critical security update due to two vulnerabilities, urging companies to update immediately to prevent attacks. Cybersecurity expert Daan Keuper warns that criminals could exploit these vulnerabilities quickly, potentially within hours of the update. He advises companies to monitor the situation closely and consider taking non-essential PHP websites offline until the update is applied.