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Dutch websites restored after PHP vulnerability incident
A critical PHP vulnerability caused major Dutch websites to shut down, but they have since been restored without data loss.
No new coverage since 22 October 2026.
The story so far as of 22 October 2026
On October 21, 2026, a critical vulnerability in the PHP programming language led to the precautionary shutdown of several major Dutch websites, including MijnOverheid and DigiD. This disruption affected government services and hospitals, raising security concerns. On October 22, 2026, it was reported that the affected Dutch government websites, including Overheid.nl, were restored without any data leaks or theft.
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Dutch government sites restored after PHP vulnerability
Impact Government agencies and public service users experience restored access to essential online services after the resolution of the PHP vulnerability.
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Major Dutch websites offline due to PHP vulnerability
Impact Government services and tech companies face operational disruptions, impacting public access to online services.
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