Websites Go Offline, Protests in France, Netflix Downsizes
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Websites Go Offline, Protests in France, Netflix Downsizes

A2ElementaryOctober 24, 202615 min
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AI discovered a vulnerability in part of the internet's architecture, called PHP2SHELL. Security researchers rushed to fix it, but the news leaked and hackers have swooped in. France deploys hordes of police as another wave of protests begin. Netflix is regrouping after the release of its latest quarterly earnings this week. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to ma...

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A.I. found a flaw in the code that runs most internet servers. Businesses and governments around the world scrambled to fix it this week before hackers got there. I'm Ayesha Roska.

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And I'm Scott Simon, and this is Up First from NPR News. A really bad week in cybersecurity showed us how much of the internet is vulnerable to powerful A.I. And authorities in France hope to avoid more vandalism and looting this weekend.

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with hordes of police officers, while young people in France continue to demand better schools. And mass layoffs at Netflix as viewers turn to YouTube and TikTok. So please stay with us.

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