PHP bug "about as bad as it can get," cybersecurity reporter says

Channel: CBS News

Uploaded: 2026-10-23

Duration: PT170S

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[0:00] So, a major cyber security flaw could

[0:02] put up to 70% of the world's websites at

[0:05] risk. We talked about this yesterday.

[0:06] The vulnerability known as PHP to shell

[0:10] could allow hackers to take control of

[0:12] servers, steal personal data, and shut

[0:14] down websites. The flaw was discovered

[0:16] with the help of artificial

[0:17] intelligence. And experts warn AI could

[0:20] uncover more hidden vulnerabilities and

[0:22] help hackers exploit them even faster.

[0:24] The fallout has disrupted

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