A major security flaw found using an OpenAI model is causing internet chaos
The internet is ablaze after cybersecurity researches using an OpenAI model found a bug in PHP, a widely used programming language.
TL;DR
- 70% of the world's websites may be at risk due to critical flaws found in the PHP programming language.
- OpenAI models were used by cybersecurity researchers to identify these vulnerabilities.
- The National Security Administration advised web providers using PHP to take systems offline or update software.
- Hackers could exploit the flaws to steal user data or modify websites.
- Companies and governments are rushing to apply fixes, with some websites temporarily going offline.
- This vulnerability was discovered as part of OpenAI's "Patch the Planet" initiative.
- There are concerns that newer AI models will uncover an even greater number of vulnerabilities.