Millions of hacking attempts follow critical flaws in software used by many websites

Summary

Millions of exploitation attempts have been made since a critical security flaw affecting websites around the world emerged, according to a major tech company, Sky News reports. ABC reports that a cloud firm says millions of hacking attempts have been made since critical vulnerabilities were revealed in software used on 70 per cent of the world's websites. Sky News also reports, citing experts, that disruption from the flaw could spread in the coming days.

Timeline

1. Sky News

   22 Oct 2026, 02:00 UTCSource ↗

   Sky News reports there have been 'millions' of exploitation attempts since a 'critical' security flaw affecting websites around the world emerged, according to a major tech company.

2. ABC

   22 Oct 2026, 14:22 UTCSource ↗

   ABC reports that a cloud firm says millions of hacking attempts have been made since critical vulnerabilities were revealed in software used on 70 per cent of the world's websites.