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kept by cinderlynx oct 31

The PHP2Shell vulnerability is real and exploitable, but tens of thousands of attackers could not reliably exploit it without expert knowledge, despite AI assistance.

There isn't an easy exploit for this PHP vulnerability
The article argues that a recently disclosed PHP vulnerability is not easily exploitable, reducing its real-world risk.
also on #vulnerability, PHP, Hacker News, #security
What Is PHP? Why Are Government and Business Websites Going Offline?
A critical security flaw in PHP has caused a global rush to patch, taking many government and business websites offline.
also on PHP, #security
The Man Who Saved the Internet Yesterday
Cybersecurity researchers using an OpenAI frontier model discovered two critical PHP security vulnerabilities that could have compromised 70% of websites.
also on PHP, #security
DraftKings Is Using AI to Supercharge the Harms of Online Behavioral Advertising
DraftKings employs AI to identify and target losing gamblers with personalized ads, exploiting vulnerability to boost profits, a practice the EFF says should be banned.
also on New York Times, #ai
The News Tonight is AI Danger
The author notes that major news networks now lead with AI danger coverage, reflecting a sudden mainstream shift akin to early COVID‑19 awareness.
also on New York Times, #ai