Japan to simulate cyberattacks as PHP flaws roil global internet
XLK•Japan said it will establish a team to simulate cyberattacks using AI as organisations respond to vulnerabilities in PHP. The flaws prompted millions of hacking attempts and service disruptions, including SoftBank’s suspension of mobile emergency alerts during maintenance.
1. Japan plans AI cyber team
Japan said it will set up a team to simulate cyberattacks using AI to identify weaknesses in technology systems. Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa said defenders need to use AI proactively and think from the attacker’s perspective.
2. Services disrupted by PHP flaws
Websites and services worldwide went offline this week after critical vulnerabilities in PHP, a widely used programming language, prompted millions of hacking attempts. SoftBank suspended its mobile emergency alert system during maintenance to address a vulnerability, while JR East said some services had resumed and others would return after safety checks. PHP developers released fixes on Wednesday and urged users to update immediately.
