Two critical vulnerabilities in PHP, a technology that powers a large part of the internet, have triggered a global cybersecurity scramble, with governments and organisations racing to secure their systems.

Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency has urged organisations to act immediately, warning that even businesses relying on external IT vendors or hosting providers may not realise they are affected.

So how serious are these vulnerabilities, how exposed are organisations in Singapore, and what should businesses and everyday users do to protect themselves?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Kelvin Chin, Regional Director (Asia) at Filigran, to unpack the severity of the vulnerabilities, the risks facing organisations in Singapore, and what can be done to mitigate the threat.