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PHP Flaw Sparks Global Alert, Korea Raises Cyber Warning
A critical PHP vulnerability, identified as PHP2Shell, has triggered a global security alert, with the Korean government raising the private-sector cyber crisis alert level from "attention" to "caution" on October 22, 2026. The Korea Times reports that government agencies and companies worldwide shut down websites after the flaws came to light, while KBS World notes the alert was raised following concerns of large-scale hacking attacks. Yonhap reports that the National Security Office held an emergency meeting involving public, private, and military sectors, urging "one team" action. The Personal Information Protection Commission warned the flaw could lead to mass personal data leaks, as reported by Chosun Ilbo. Korean reactions highlight a critical gap: Chosun Ilbo reports that 82% of domestic PHP servers cannot be patched because they run outdated versions, prompting urgent calls for immediate security updates from outlets like Kyunghyang Shinmun and Donga Ilbo.
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