Cyber attacks
Black October: why bugs discovered by OpenAI tech are creating a cyber emergency
The websites you use every day may have been vulnerable to hackers for years because of hidden flaws in their code that AI only recently discovered.Why it matters: The code, called PHP, powers millions of websites, and the vulnerabilities could allow hackers to steal sensitive data or take control of affected servers.If exploited, the bugs could allow attackers to steal sensitive information, like your passwords and data, or take control of vulnerable servers.Driving the news: A potential attack exploiting flaws in PHP emerged on Wednesday, which prompted governments and companies to temporari