A major cyber-security flaw has been detected by artificial intelligence, prompting governments and cyber-security agencies worldwide to take action.
What happened
The issue was found in the PHP platform, which powers a large majority of websites, and had been present in the software for years. Cyber-security firm Wiz described the vulnerability as the most severe ever detected, while OpenAI considered it one of the most significant security issues in recent memory.
Developers of the PHP platform have released patches to fix the vulnerabilities, which could have been exploited by hackers. The discovery highlights the importance of AI in identifying and addressing cyber-security risks.
