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Critical PHP Flaws Prompt Website Shutdowns Across Europe

Finnish and Dutch public bodies have taken websites offline ahead of patches for two critical PHP vulnerabilities rated 9.2/10. The UK NCSC urges immediate updates, warning organizations to isolate systems if fixes cannot be applied. Cloudflare reports early attacks. PHP underpins major web platforms, making rapid patching and asset discovery urgent for IT and security teams.

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