Online Security: Are We F*cked?

AI is finding security holes in old code - but is that making the internet safer or giving attackers more opportunities? After a week spent patching websites, Matt and Mike discuss PHP vulnerabilities, reports of exposed credentials, and the pressure on developers to respond. Matt argues that uncovering existing flaws could lead to a more secure internet, while Mike questions what happens when exploiting those flaws becomes easier and neglected websites remain unpatched. The conversation also explores the hidden maintenance burden of running a side project, why keeping years of customer data “just in case” can create unnecessary risk, and the value - and limitations - of managed hosting. Are we heading toward better security, or an arms race developers can’t keep up with?

Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/online-security-are-we-f-cked