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New PHP Hack Said to Nearly Shut Down the Internet

Original: This New # PHP # Hack Nearly Shut The # Internet Down... # Privacy # Security # Safety # SomeOrdinaryGamers # yt https:/

The creator SomeOrdinaryGamers has published a video describing a newly disclosed PHP hack that, according to the headline, nearly shut down the internet. PHP powers a large share of the web, so a serious vulnerability in it can affect millions of servers and sites. Discussions are circulating on Mastodon under tags about privacy, security and safety.

Why now: Fresh coverage of a severe PHP vulnerability is raising alarm because PHP runs so much of the web.

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