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Georgetown takes web servers offline for emergency PHP security updates

Summary

Georgetown University Information Services took affected servers offline on October 21, 2026, for emergency PHP security updates, temporarily affecting university websites and online services. UIS confirmed on October 22 that the affected websites and services were patched and online. The reviewed notices do not establish malicious exploitation or data theft.

Key facts

Added to watchlist
Oct 26, 2026
Incident start
Oct 21, 2026
Incident end
Oct 22, 2026
Left watchlist
Oct 26, 2026

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