Finland shuts down government websites due to security flaws
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Finnish authorities shut down several government websites on Wednesday. The reason for this was serious security flaws discovered in the PHP software used by the sites.
Security experts identified two critical vulnerabilities in the software. These flaws could have allowed outsiders to gain access to the systems, which is why it was decided to temporarily take the sites offline as a protective measure.
The government's IT service center is currently working to fix the issues. The goal is to ensure that the websites are safe for citizens and authorities to use again as soon as possible.
Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates on the restoration of the websites. Users are asked to wait patiently until the repairs have been made and the sites are reopened.
Sources: Daily Finland
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