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AI models aid discovery of critical PHP web flaw, sparking security concerns · 2 sources tracked

A critical security flaw, dubbed "php2shell," has been discovered in PHP, a programming language used by an estimated 70% of the web. AI models, including OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol and Google's Gemini 4 Argon, played a significant role in identifying the vulnerabilities. While a patch was rapidly developed and deployed, hackers began exploiting the flaw before its public disclosure, highlighting the increasing threat of AI-powered cyberattacks. This incident underscores a new era of internet security where AI is both a tool for defense and a weapon for exploitation. AI

IMPACT Highlights the growing threat of AI-powered cyberattacks and the increasing reliance on AI for cybersecurity defense.

RANK_REASON The discovery of a critical security flaw in a widely used programming language, with AI playing a key role in its identification, represents a significant event in cybersecurity.

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