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Governments and businesses have temporarily taken websites offline after researchers uncovered critical security vulnerabilities in PHP, a widely used programming language that powers a large share of the internet. The flaws could allow attackers to execute malicious code on vulnerable servers, potentially exposing sensitive information and compromising digital infrastructure. According to “TheCable“, PHP is used

Super Micro Computer has sharply raised its revenue outlook for the first quarter of its 2027 financial year, citing stronger demand for artificial intelligence platforms and equipment used in data centres. The US based server manufacturer said on October 20 that it expects revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, to reach between $18.5

Qualcomm plans to reduce its workforce worldwide following its annual employee reviews, according to an internal memo from chief executive Cristiano Amon reviewed by Reuters.  The “Reuters report published on 20 October”  said notifications to affected employees are expected to begin in November 2026. The company has not disclosed how many positions will be eliminated, and

A disruption affecting Google Cloud’s London-based infrastructure caused problems for several banks, financial services, and public service providers in the United Kingdom on Tuesday, October 20. The incident affected Google Cloud’s europe west2 region, which serves customers in the UK and Ireland, and resulted in elevated errors and intermittent network failures across multiple services. According to “Reuters“, the disruption affected digital banking services, including those used by Revolut, Halifax and ING Germany. Users also reported issues involving other organisations, including Lloyds Bank, HSBC, Rightmove, delivery company DPD, NHS England, and Royal Mail.

Elon Musk has announced plans to give one of his SpaceX shares to every child in America next year, a pledge that could be worth more than $10 billion at the company’s recent stock price. The billionaire entrepreneur made the announcement on Monday, 19 October 2026, through his social media platform, X. “Next year, I