Flaw in PHP computer language leads to shutdown of websites around world
Source:
guardianTech
October 21, 2026 · 17:39
From the publisher
Precautionary takedowns come as experts say bad actors could exploit vulnerability in language used by 70% of sitesWebsites around the globe have gone dark after a serious vulnerability was found in a computer language used to build much of the world wide web.Belgian, Dutch, Finnish, French and German sites were among those that governments took down temporarily as they scrambled to patch the critical weakness in PHP, a language used by almost 70% of websites. Continue reading...
About Germany
More from Germany →
Capital
Berlin
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Income level
High income
ISO code
DEU
Data:
World Bank
About France
More from France →
Capital
Paris
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Income level
High income
ISO code
FRA
Data:
World Bank
About Netherlands
More from Netherlands →
Capital
Amsterdam
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Income level
High income
ISO code
NLD
Data:
World Bank
About Finland
More from Finland →
Capital
Helsinki
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Income level
High income
ISO code
FIN
Data:
World Bank
About Belgium
More from Belgium →
Capital
Brussels
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Income level
High income
ISO code
BEL
Data:
World Bank
The original article opens on the publisher's website.
More from General
View topic →For Clues About How A.I. Will Change Work, Look to the Past
nytimes
Oct 22, 2026 · 02:01
When Do Rules on Historic Preservation Go Too Far?
nytimes
Oct 22, 2026 · 02:01
5 simple ways to relieve the aches and pains of sitting at a desk all day
nprNews
Oct 22, 2026 · 02:01
A GOP congressman voted to cut Medicaid. It covers 62% of his district. Can he win?
nprNews
Oct 22, 2026 · 02:00
Trump merchandise stores are closing: 'He has peaked'
nprNews
Oct 22, 2026 · 02:00
Countries mentioned