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News that broke around October 20 highlighted an extremely critical vulnerability in PHP, a programming language used by approximately ~70% of websites worldwide. The incident was another reminder of how quickly the cybersecurity landscape can change. In moments like these, a company’s ability to protect its users depends not only on the technologies it uses, but also on how quickly it responds and how prepared its team is.

The Inbox.lv technical team began monitoring the situation and taking action before it attracted widespread public attention. While the necessary security updates were still pending, potential risks were proactively mitigated at the infrastructure level. As soon as the updates became available, they were promptly deployed across the relevant Inbox.lv systems and other company products.

For users, most of this work went unnoticed – and that is exactly how it should be. Email and other essential digital services should remain available even when new security threats emerge in the technology world.

At Inbox.lv, cybersecurity is an ongoing commitment: staying informed, assessing risks early, taking preventive action, and ensuring service continuity wherever possible.

Behind the simple convenience of checking your email every day is an experienced team working tirelessly to keep everything running smoothly – even when users never notice. A big thank you to the Inbox.lv technical team!