PHP Foundation 'under-funded' with one full-time staff member, director says

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   PHP Foundation 'under-funded' with one full-time staff member

   The PHP Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting the PHP programming language used by up to 70% of websites, has only one full-time staff member and is considered under-funded. This has raised concerns about the security and maintenance of the language, particularly after the recent discovery of two serious flaws. The foundation's limited resources may impact its ability to address vulnerabilities and provide adequate support.

   Why it matters

   The PHP programming language, which has been in use for over three decades, is a critical component of the internet infrastructure. The recent discovery of two serious flaws in PHP has set off a global scramble to keep websites safe from hackers. The PHP Foundation's limited resources have sparked concerns about its ability to support the language and address security vulnerabilities.

   What is confirmed

   • The PHP Foundation has only one full-time staff member.
   • The PHP programming language is used by up to 70% of websites worldwide.
   • The recent discovery of two serious flaws in PHP has raised concerns about its security and maintenance.

   What to watch next

   • The PHP Foundation's future funding and staffing plans
   • The impact of the recent flaws on website security and the internet infrastructure
   • The response of companies and governments that rely on PHP
   Sources used for this update (11)

   1. NBC News — Hackers appear to be struggling to exploit PHP flaws after global cybersecurity crisis
   2. CNN — The biggest-ever internet security threat has been known for 22 years. AI made it a crisis in 2 days
   3. The Atlantic — The Safe Internet Is Shrinking
   4. Reuters — PHP Foundation 'under-funded' with one full-time staff member, director says
   5. WSJ — AI Hacks Are Coming Thick and Fast and Overwhelming the Internet
   6. developers.slashdot.org — PHP Foundation 'Under-funded' With One Full-time Staff Member, Director Says - Slashdot
   7. economictimes.indiatimes.com — PHP Foundation 'under-funded' with one full-time staff member, director says - The Economic Times
   8. tribune.com.pk — PHP foundation 'under-funded' with one full-time staff member, director says - The Express Tribune
   9. srnnews.com — PHP Foundation 'under-funded' with one full-time staff member, director says - SRN News
   10. www.thedailystar.net — PHP runs much of the web on a small budget | The Daily Star
   11. note.com — PHP Mass Shutdown: The Sites That Didn't Make the News Are the Truly Dangerous Ones
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