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PHP flaw sparks global attack wave.

Mar 10, 2025
Errol Weiss, the Chief Security Officer at Health-ISAC and a critical infrastructure cybersecurity expert, joins the discussion to emphasize that “the cavalry isn’t coming.” He highlights the urgent need for the private sector to take charge of cybersecurity. The conversation covers alarming PHP vulnerabilities leading to real-world exploitation and a recent ransomware wave affecting Texas. Weiss also underscores the importance of improved partnerships and frameworks in enhancing cybersecurity defenses against evolving threats.
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  • The recent PHP vulnerability allows remote code execution on Windows servers, posing an urgent threat that requires immediate user action to patch systems.
  • Errol Weiss emphasizes that the private sector must take the lead in critical infrastructure cybersecurity due to increasing uncertainty about government responses to cyber threats.

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Rising PHP Vulnerabilities and Global Exploitation

A critical PHP vulnerability has been identified that allows remote code execution on Windows servers, and attackers are actively exploiting it worldwide. This flaw emerged from PHP's mishandling of Unicode conversion, which enables hackers to manipulate character sequences and launch attacks. Experts from Grey Noise reported significant spikes in attempted attacks across various countries, indicating the urgency for users to update their systems to mitigate risks. With thousands of malicious IPs targeting this vulnerability, the need for immediate fixes is emphasized to prevent widespread exploitation.

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