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PHP Flaw Threatens 70% of Global Websites, Korea on Alert

A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in PHP, a programming language used by roughly 70% of websites worldwide, prompting emergency responses globally. Yonhap reports that the flaw allows hackers to seize servers without admin passwords, and the U.S. has advised sites to go offline if they cannot patch immediately. In Korea, the government issued a 'caution' cyber alert, but Chosun Ilbo notes that 82% of domestic PHP servers run outdated versions that cannot be updated, heightening local anxiety. The vulnerability was found with AI assistance, raising concerns about a potential cyber disaster if exploited.

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