NSW Government Responds to Global PHP Security Vulnerability
Places named in this headline: New South Wales, Australia
The New South Wales Government announced that it is responding to global security concerns regarding the PHP scripting language by applying updates across its digital infrastructure and temporarily taking down select websites as a precaution.
Cyber Security NSW is coordinating with state departments and agencies to ensure necessary patches are deployed to any affected government websites. As part of these precautionary measures, some websites have been temporarily taken offline while update procedures are completed.
According to the NSW Government, the situation is part of a broader global incident. The government stated that no NSW agencies have reported any information breaches to Cyber Security NSW to date.
State cyber officials are following guidance issued by the Australian Cyber Security Centre and collaborating with national cyber authorities to mitigate potential risks. The NSW Government also advised local businesses, councils, and external organisations to follow the Australian Cyber Security Centre's recommendations, including applying patches to their own systems where necessary.
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