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‘Black October’: cybersecurity experts sound the alarm over new era of AI-enabled hacking

The Guardian
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Cybersecurity leaders warn that AI tools have uncovered critical vulnerabilities in PHP, a widely used programming language, exposing millions of websites to hacking risks. Experts predict a surge in exploits and a 'vulnerability tsunami' that will outpace patching efforts in coming months.

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