A serious vulnerability has been found in PHP, the development language used worldwide, causing a series of disruptions, including the suspension of web services at multiple companies, including those in the Chugoku region. As of 5 p.m. on the 22nd, financial institutions, public transportation operators and others continued to be affected.
A serious vulnerability has reportedly been found in PHP, the development language said to account for 70% of websites worldwide. Companies in various locations have been scrambling to respond, and some service suspensions have been reported.
The impact has spread to companies in the Chugoku region, with services including websites reportedly suspended. Financial institutions, public transportation operators and others are reportedly continuing to be affected.
ひろぎんホールディングス, which owns Hiroshima Bank, reportedly suspended some web services, including its website, in what was described as a precautionary measure to ensure security. The report also refers to developments at other regional banks and financial institutions, including the Yamaguchi Financial Group.
This article is based on information available as of 5 p.m. on the 22nd, and updates on future developments remain uncertain. Further reporting is needed on the scope of the impact on local companies and the timing of recovery.