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Japan to simulate cyberattacks as PHP flaws roil global internet
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Fusion42 · 23 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Japan will establish a team to simulate AI-driven cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities following critical flaws found in the PHP programming language, which caused widespread internet disruptions globally. Major Japanese firms and government agencies suspended services to address these security risks, with SoftBank temporarily disabling its mobile emergency alerts for maintenance.
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You face a new norm where AI-enhanced cyberattacks force rapid security upgrades. Now is the time to strengthen your defences using AI testing to avoid service outages and client trust loss.
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