# What is PHP, and why are its security flaws causing global concern?

https://mins.news/en/video/112182

- CNA, 2026-10-23 05:09 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6nuQWSjVas

> PHP, a programming language estimated to power 70 per cent of websites worldwide, has critical security flaws that could let hackers take over vulnerable servers, steal sensitive data and launch further attacks, raising cybersecurity concerns globally.

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