# Organisations patch PHP flaws as UK government services go offline

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/race-to-update-services-computer-systems-after-cyber-security-flaw-found/
- Published: 2026-10-22T17:12:51+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T17:22:23+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC World (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9j34zgmkxx1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Cybersecurity, Software, Technology, World

## Key points

- PHP security flaws triggered a global update effort.
- 32 UK government services were unavailable.
- No successful attacks have been reported.

## Summary

Critical flaws were found in PHP, a programming language used by many websites, prompting organisations worldwide to update systems or take some services offline. UK government services were among those affected by precautionary measures, though officials and cyber-security experts said there was no evidence of successful attacks.

The tech minister said 32 government services were unavailable and four partially unavailable; officials said no major public-facing critical services were affected. PHP underpins platforms including WordPress and is estimated by cyber-security firm Wiz to power 70% of the world’s websites. A garage in South Wales also reported disruption to online MOT paperwork, and experts warned the effects of any exploitation could take months to emerge.

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