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Cybersecurity experts outline how to respond to PHP vulnerabilities

Two critical vulnerabilities have been found in PHP infrastructure used by about 70 percent of websites worldwide, prompting warnings that ordinary users should also prepare for possible personal data leaks. OpenAI found the flaws while researching with its AI models, Business Insider reported. The U.S. National Security Agency warned one flaw could be used to steal sensitive data, disrupt services and penetrate deeper into networks. Experts and industry figures urged prompt updates and stronger account security.

AI & Enterprise

China-linked hacking group attacks hundreds worldwide with AI agent, Microsoft says

A hacking group linked to the Chinese government used a Chinese AI agent to attack hundreds of companies worldwide, Microsoft said in a blog post on Oct. 21. Microsoft said the group, Storm-0940, used an open-source AI penetration testing tool called Artex, developed by Chinese engineers, to automate attacks across multiple industries. The attacks began as early as September, and in some cases access was gained in under three hours.

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U.S. War Department personnel database breached, exposing data of 3 million people

The U.S. Department of War’s Defence Manpower Data Center (DMDC) has had personal information on about 3.05 million people exposed in a cyber attack lasting several months. Victims include 2.76 million living individuals and 294,000 deceased, TechRadar reported. The breach was tied to a vulnerability found on July 16 in a file-sharing system. Unauthorised users accessed it from October 2025 to July this year.