
Tell us: have you been affected by the PHP code flaw?
Cybersecurity companies report millions of attempts to exploit a newly discovered vulnerability in the PHP programming language, which powers about 70% of the world's websites. The US National Security Agency warns the flaw could allow attackers to take control of web servers, steal data, and disrupt services.
Governments and companies have pulled their websites offline to patch the fault after the vulnerability emerged on Wednesday. The flaw, which affects the PHP programming language, has triggered a global response to secure systems and prevent exploitation.
The US National Security Agency has issued a warning about the potential severity of the issue. The agency stated that the flaw could allow attackers to take control of web servers, steal data, and disrupt services.
The Guardian is seeking to hear from small businesses that may have been affected by the PHP code flaw. The publication is asking if businesses had to take their websites offline and if they managed to patch the fault.
The Guardian is collecting responses through an encrypted form, which can be submitted anonymously. The publication will only use the data provided for the purpose of the feature and will delete any personal data when no longer required.