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Cybersecurity

Critical security flaws in PHP Require Immediate Patching

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CISA strongly urges organizations to immediately patch the recently disclosed critical vulnerabilities in PHP, CVE-2026-109618 (the public catalogue number for a specific software flaw) and CVE-2026-109619. While CISA has not observed exploitation of these vulnerabilities as of the time of publication, they pose a risk to organizations if left unpatched. Alert Critical Vulnerabilities in PHP Require Immediate Patching Release Date October 21, 2026 CISA strongly urges organizations to immediately patch the recently disclosed critical vulnerabilities in PHP, CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619.

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AI

Anthropic unveils Claude Duet, a proactive agent in research preview

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Share Anthropic has introduced Claude Duet, a new proactive AI agent available for select users in the United States. Anthropic is an artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, and its products and services include Claude and Claude Code.

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Google Cloud urges PHP users to upgrade after critical code to be run remotely flaws

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If you run PHP on GCP, upgrade to version 8.2 or newer and redeploy your apps immediately to stay protected. Google Cloud has issued urgent patch guidance for critical RCE (running programs on a machine from somewhere else) vulnerabilities in PHP. Google is an Internet and software company based in Mountain View, founded in 1998.

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WORLDTECH.NEWSChips & HardwareThursday, 22 October 2026

Chips & Hardware

(PR) IBM Releases Third-Quarter 2026 Results

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IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced third-quarter 2026 earnings results. IBM is a software and information technology consulting company based in Armonk, founded in 1911.

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Chips & Hardware

PSA: PHP patches two critical flaws, server admins urged to update

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PHP has released emergency security updates addressing two critical vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to remotely execute code without authentication. With PHP powering nearly 70% of all websites, the potential impact is enormous. Apache deployments are particularly vulnerable, and security agencies are urging immediate updates.

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Startups & Business

Bose acquires Skullcandy to help it reach a wider audience

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Bose announced today it has acquired Skullcandy. Specific details about the deal weren't shared, but according to a news release, Bose plans to keep Skullcandy a separate brand that will become part of its premium consumer audio business.

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WORLDTECH.NEWSSpace & ScienceThursday, 22 October 2026

Space & Science

NASA JPL Looks to Next 90 Years of Innovation, Exploration

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When a group of Caltech graduate students and enthusiasts began conducting rocket-propulsion tests in Pasadena’s Arroyo Seco on Oct. Army, JPL launched America’s first satellite, Explorer 1 in 1958.

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SpaceX to attempt Starship catch on next flight, with eye on rapid cadence increase

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In its current iteration, SpaceX is largely a data company seeking to provide enormous amounts of compute for artificial intelligence. During an earnings call on Tuesday afternoon, company officials spent much of their time discussing ambitious plans to roll out up to 10 GW of compute in 2027—on the ground.

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NASA Conducts RS-25 Engine Test in Support of Future Artemis Missions

NASA/Danny Nowlin NASA tested RS-25 engine No. 2 min read NASA Conducts RS-25 Engine Test in Support of Future Artemis Missions Bo Black Communications Strategist Oct 21, 2026 Image Article NASA tested RS-25 engine No. NASA is a space exploration and public company founded in 1958.

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