Global Cyber Scare: PHP Flaws Threaten Websites, eMudhra Lapse Sparks Security Alarm
- Updated Oct 22, 2026 5:18 PM IST
Two major cybersecurity incidents in just 24 hours have raised alarming questions about the safety of the global internet. Artificial Intelligence has uncovered critical vulnerabilities in PHP, the programming language powering millions of websites worldwide. The discovery has triggered emergency security warnings, government website shutdowns and urgent efforts to install protective patches. Cybersecurity experts warn that hackers could exploit vulnerable systems to disrupt essential services and potentially seize control of servers. Meanwhile, India's digital certification company eMudhra is facing scrutiny after researchers discovered dangerously weak cryptographic keys associated with eight intermediate digital certificates. Google and Mozilla have taken protective measures, while India's CERT-In has issued security advisories. How serious are these threats? Could banking, shopping and government websites be affected? And what should Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac and Chrome users do to stay safe? Watch this BTTV special report for the latest developments and essential cybersecurity precautions.
