← Daily News
Programming
What is PHP and why is it facing a security crisis | Explained
Two critical vulnerabilities in one of the web’s most widely used programming languages have put server security under scrutiny
On October 21, 2026, the team behind PHP announced two serious security flaws. In simple terms, a hacker could use them to break into a website’s server from far away, without needing physical access or a password. Security experts around the world have warned that the flaws could let attackers take control of affected servers.