PHP Security Alert: Matt Rose on FOX 35 | Tech Rage IT
Longwood, Fla., (October 22, 2026) — Matt
Rose, CEO and co-founder of Tech Rage IT, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to
explain newly disclosed PHP security vulnerabilities, how artificial
intelligence helped researchers uncover them, and why business owners should
check with their website providers.
The vulnerabilities, known as PHP2Shell, affect PHP, a
programming language used to run websites and applications, including platforms
such as WordPress. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to take
control of affected servers or access sensitive information.
For businesses throughout Orlando and Central Florida,
the concern reaches beyond how a website looks or whether it loads correctly.
The software running behind it also requires ongoing security maintenance.
How AI helped uncover the PHP vulnerabilities
During the interview, Rose discussed how researchers use
AI to examine software for security weaknesses. Those same capabilities are
also available to attackers, increasing the importance of finding
vulnerabilities and applying fixes promptly.
"It's good for the good guys and good for the bad guys,"
Rose said.
The discussion highlighted how a vulnerability in widely
used underlying technology can affect organizations across industries. Rose
also explained why older, unmaintained websites can present additional
challenges when emergency updates become necessary.
What business owners should ask their website providers
Tech Rage IT encourages business owners to contact their
website administrator, developer, or hosting provider and ask:
• Does our website or any connected web application use
an affected version of PHP?
• Have the necessary PHP security updates been applied?
• If an update requires additional work, what is the plan and timeline for
addressing the exposure?
• Who is responsible for maintaining this software going forward?
A website's appearance does not establish whether its
underlying software is secure. Business owners should confirm that
responsibility for security updates is clearly assigned.
PHP security updates are available
The PHP project released emergency security updates on
October 21, 2026, addressing two critical vulnerabilities. Organizations should
work with their providers to follow the official guidance and confirm that
affected systems have been updated.
Official PHP security guidance:
https://www.php.net/archive/2026.php
Watch Matt Rose's FOX 35 interview:
https://www.fox35orlando.com/video/fmc-lzw31f61g4p9pce6
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