Cloudflare Reports Massive Surge in PHP2Shell Exploit Attempts
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince has reported a massive escalation in cyberattacks targeting a critical vulnerability known as PHP2Shell. The company observed thousands of exploitation attempts across its network in the ten hours preceding the public disclosure of the flaw. Following the announcement, attack volume surged to hundreds of thousands within two hours and reached millions by the following night. This rapid increase highlights the significant threat posed by the vulnerability to web infrastructure globally.
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