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Canadian apps and government websites go offline to ward off online danger
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Fusion42 · 22 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Major cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the PHP programming language, which underpins about 70% of public-facing websites and apps, led to proactive shutdowns of Canadian government and other key websites to prevent attacks, as global experts urge swift patching and vigilance against exploitation.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Enterprise Software, and 7 sources have reported it between 21 Oct 2026 and 22 Oct 2026.
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Your platform just became vulnerable overnight if you use PHP. Apply patches immediately or take your site offline now to avoid breaches.
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7 sources · first reported 21 Oct 2026 · latest 22 Oct 2026
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