Global Cybersecurity Scare as AI Uncovers Critical PHP Vulnerabilities, Fueling "Black October" Exploits

Researchers utilizing advanced AI tools have uncovered critical, decade-old vulnerabilities in PHP, a widely used web programming language. This discovery has triggered a global cybersecurity response, with millions of exploitation attempts reported and governments urging immediate patching, leading to October 2026 being dubbed "Black October" due to the surge in AI-driven cyberattacks and threats to critical internet infrastructure.