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Explainer: What is PHP and why did it take government websites offline? - Reuters

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The PHP vulnerability that caused government websites to go offline in multiple countries highlights the need for regular software updates and security measures to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.

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The incident underscores the importance of software updates and security measures.: The incident underscores the importance of software updates and security measures.
The government agencies affected are the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.: The government agencies affected are the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.

Explainer: What is PHP and why did it take government websites offline?    Reuters

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