Websites go dark worldwide as AI uncovers flaws in code powering much of the internet

Summary

Websites went dark worldwide after AI uncovered flaws in code that powers much of the internet. Government sites, banks, insurance firms and transport operators were among those that went offline.

Timeline

1. The Straits Times

   22 Oct 2026, 09:06 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that websites went dark worldwide after AI uncovered flaws in code powering much of the internet, and that government sites, banks, insurance firms and transport operators were among those affected.