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FILE — Alice Lin was the victim of an online scammer, pictured here sitting at her computer at home, Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Alhambra, Calif.

Video. PHP flaw: Why European websites went dark and what it means for you

Updated: 22/10/2026 - 14:06 GMT+2

AI models uncovered what OpenAI calls "one of the most impactful" security bugs in recent memory, hidden in PHP for more than a decade. From a Pokémon sleep tracker to the Dutch parliament, websites went dark worldwide to stay ahead of hackers.

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