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People won't update PHP fast enough and so many sites will get hacked
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Pieter Levels
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Oct. 21, 2026, 6:09 p.m.
PHP
web-security
software updates
developer best practices
Summary
This post discusses the pressing issue of slow updates to PHP which is leading to security vulnerabilities in many websites, highlighting the risks of outdated software and the need for developers to prioritize timely updates to avoid hacks.
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