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OpenAI's AI system found critical security flaws in PHP before attackers did, giving the world time to fix websites running on the popular programming language. The discovery launched a billion-dollar program to help defenders protect essential services.
Millions of websites worldwide just got safer thanks to a security patch released Wednesday that fixes critical vulnerabilities in PHP, the free programming language powering government portals, online shops, and major sites like Wikipedia. AI tools helped spot the flaws before widespread damage occurred.
Researchers using AI discovered and fixed vulnerabilities in PHP that had been hiding for over a decade, protecting 70% of all websites. The rapid patch shows how AI can both find and help solve major security problems before attackers exploit them.
A nonprofit is attempting a 25-hour livestream world record to teach digital skills across six continents. The marathon event aims to close the gap for billions who are online but lack basic internet safety knowledge.
A security researcher accidentally created a safety net for the internet by purchasing common "no-reply" email domains. He's now protecting thousands of people's private data that companies are accidentally sending into the void.
Google patched more security flaws in Chrome during June 2025 than in the previous two years combined, thanks to artificial intelligence. The breakthrough signals a major shift in how companies can protect users from cyber threats.
Google's security team just intercepted a dangerous hacking attempt created with artificial intelligence, marking the first time AI has been caught helping build a real cyberattack. The tech giant stopped criminals before they could breach two-factor authentication systems protecting millions of users.
An AI model just discovered more security vulnerabilities in Firefox in one sweep than Mozilla typically fixes in an entire year. The breakthrough signals a major shift in protecting internet users from cyber threats.
Artificial intelligence just helped make the web safer for millions of people. Mozilla found and fixed 271 security vulnerabilities in Firefox using Anthropic's new AI model designed specifically for cybersecurity.
Google is finally fixing one of the web's most annoying problems: websites that trap you by breaking your back button. Starting June 15, sites using this sneaky tactic could disappear from search results entirely.
Firefox just launched Kit, a friendly fox mascot that breaks free from the browser's logo to help protect users from internet surveillance. As AI companions become the norm, this fire-tailed guide aims to remind people they deserve choice and control online.
Former NFL star Tim Tebow testified before Congress urging passage of bipartisan legislation that could rescue tens of thousands of children trapped in online sexual exploitation. The Renewed Hope Act would fund specialized teams to identify and save victims whose abuse images circulate online.