AI-detected PHP flaws disrupt websites as attempts to exploit them reportedly reach millions

Nikkei Asia reports that Sega, All Nippon Airways and MUFG Bank suspended websites or parts of online services as authorities urged updates for AI-detected PHP flaws. A Reuters report published by The Straits Times cites Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince as saying attempts to exploit the flaws rose from thousands before disclosure to millions afterward. PHP developers released fixes on October 21 and encouraged users to update immediately.