Websites offline over PHP flaws; TU/e investigates

According to the Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad, parts of SURF's shared computer network for universities, universities of applied sciences, vocational colleges and research institutions were also taken offline as a precaution on Wednesday. It is not known which parts of the SURF network have been affected. SURF provides shared IT infrastructure for universities, universities of applied sciences, vocational institutions, academic hospitals and research institutes. TU/e also uses SURF's services.

In response, a TU/e spokesperson said that the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) is currently investigating the vulnerability and its potential impact. "We are mapping which systems and applications could potentially be affected. Based on our findings, we will determine which measures are necessary. It is possible that we may have to temporarily take certain services or systems offline."

The spokesperson indicated that more information would likely be available later this afternoon.

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