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PHP: What is it and why did it spark a global cyber security scramble?

For more than a decade, serious flaws had gone undetected in technology underpinning much of the internet. It took artificial intelligence (AI) to bring them to light and caused a global cyber-security alert. The vulnerabilities lie within a…

Global scramble to fix critical cyber-security flaws as many websites taken offline - follow live

The cyber-security flaws identified in the PHP programme language means an attacker can 'get their own code onto the web server' and 'basically do whatever they like', says Alan Woodward, professor at the Surrey Centre for Cyber Security. He tells…

The internet is having a very bad cybersecurity day

The internet is having a bad day, from a cybersecurity perspective. Government websites around the world went offline, Reuters reported, after AI discovered critical security vulnerabilities that impacted the programming language PHP. The issues…

A Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise Should Test More Than The Plan

JD Harris is the co-founder and CEO of Argent Reach, a leading cybersecurity firm providing managed security and consulting services. Most organizations have an incident response plan, a business continuity plan or a policy document that explains…

As AI Is Reshapes Cybersecurity Skills, Can the Workforce Keep Up

For years, organizations have grappled with the “skills gap” within cybersecurity, which has been blamed for numerous issues, from increasing the costs businesses face when recovering from data breaches to leaving thousands of…

Edinburgh Council website pulled down after cybersecurity flaw discovered

The City of Edinburgh Council website has been taken offline after critical cybersecurity flaws were discovered. Two vulnerabilities were found in PHP, a programming language which powers much of the internet, on Wednesday, October 21. The council…

As AI Makes Faces Easier to Misuse, ImageShield Expands Likeness Protection for Personal Cybersecurity

At the center of the new experience is Likeness Health, a model for understanding and strengthening how the representation of a person's face in photographs or other media is protected in an AI-driven world. To help users understand their risk of…

C)DFE Class: Build Digital Forensics Skills | Mile2 Cybersecurity Institute

A c)dfe class is not simply a course on finding deleted files. It is a structured path for professionals who must preserve evidence, reconstruct events, and communicate findings that can withstand operational, legal, and executive scrutiny. For…

A critical flaw affecting 70% of all websites has the cybersecurity world panicked

Details have been published of a critical flaw in the programming language PHP, which is the backbone of more than 70% of all websites. Left unfixed, the flaw would allow hackers to easily take over and compromise millions of websites and the…

NHS Scotland website down as major cyber-security flaws found on sites worldwide

The flaws were found within the PHP programming language, which powers much of the internet. The vulnerabilities mean that an unauthorised person could gain remote access to any PHP-based website if a specific set of conditions are met. While any…

How Thoma Bravo Found a Discount in a Hot Cybersecurity Market

Cyprus launches €1.5m grant scheme for cybersecurity innovation

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) announced on Wednesday that existing businesses can apply for funding of up to €100,000 per project under a new €1.5 million grant scheme aimed at accelerating the development and…

LaserHacks 2026 Brings Global Innovators Together to Develop Solutions in AI, Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies

The second edition of LaserHacks 2026, a global virtual hackathon, brought together students, technology enthusiasts and innovators to develop technology-driven solutions addressing real-world challenges. Organised by the Cybersecurity Program at…

Cyprus Business Now: banks, fuel, CySEC, government surplus, AI and cybersecurity

The increase in the prices of fuels and lubricants for personal transport in Cyprus was below the European Union average of 31.4 per cent, but still reflected the continuing pressure on motorists as energy costs climbed across the bloc. On a…

Cyber chiefs tell websites to make critical safety update or go offline

Organisations which rely on the PHP programming language are being told they should install a significant software update today - or consider taking their websites offline. Two critical vulnerabilities with PHP, which is widely used across the…