New Delhi: India’s nodal cybersecurity agency is coordinating with state-level cybersecurity authorities to quickly implement necessary patches to protect thousands of government websites from critical vulnerabilities in programming language PHP, officials told ET. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (Cert-In) has discussed the issue in meetings held with state information technology departments, and assured help, they added.“Meetings
Cert-In and states rush to patch PHP flaws
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (Cert‑In) is coordinating with state cybersecurity authorities to quickly apply patches for critical PHP vulnerabilities. Meetings with state IT departments have confirmed that support and resources will be provided to secure government websites nationwide. The effort aims to protect sensitive data and maintain service continuity across the public sector.
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What happened
India’s Cert‑In is working with state IT departments to deploy patches for critical PHP flaws affecting thousands of government websites.
Why it matters
If you use any government service online—whether filing taxes, applying for permits, or checking your health card—your data could be exposed if these PHP flaws aren’t fixed. A breach could mean identity theft or loss of access to essential services.
Impact
Governments will roll out patches within the next few days; meanwhile, users may experience brief downtime and should monitor for any unusual activity on their accounts.
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