We shouldn't be surprised about the PHPocalypse, as the internet is built on sticks and glue
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Summary
- What better way to celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month than warning that three-quarters of the web is about to be set on fire?
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We shouldn't be surprised about the PHPocalypse, as the internet is built on sticks and glue
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We shouldn't be surprised about the PHPocalypse, as the internet is built on sticks and glue
- ProbableSummary fact75% confidence
What better way to celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month than warning that three-quarters of the web is about to be set on fire?