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The Man Who Saved the Internet Yesterday

Ondřej Surý, a relatively unknown volunteer maintaining PHP security packages for Debian, became the centre of attention after a major PHP flaw threatened a large share of the web. Working quickly, he shipped patched packages that let server administrators protect their systems, drawing widespread praise across technical communities. The episode has reignited discussion about how much of the internet's security rests on the shoulders of unpaid, under-recognised open-source volunteers.

Why now: A fast-moving PHP security emergency was defused by a little-known volunteer, prompting widespread praise and debate about open-source maintenance.

Ondřej SurýPHPDebianThe Atlantic

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• The Man Who Saved the Internet Yesterday · The Atlantic

  Ondřej Surý was a relatively anonymous volunteer working on PHP security. Then the internet exploded.

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