Dozens of UK government services were taken offline as a precautionary measure to fend off cyber threats. The move comes amid a widespread cyber threat impacting PHP software.
The shutdown of government services highlights the vulnerability of public sector IT infrastructure to widespread cyber threats and the potential disruption to public access.
Dozens of UK government services were taken offline on October 21, 2026, as a precautionary measure to defend against cyber threats. The shutdown was implemented to mitigate risks associated with a widespread cyber threat impacting PHP software.
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