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Update to recent `git.php.net` incident

Update to recent git.php.net incident

An update to recent the git.php.net compromise and attempt to place a backdoor.
`git.php.net` server compromised, move to GitHub, and delayed updates

git.php.net server compromised, move to GitHub, and delayed updates

git.php.net, the Git server that hosted PHP source code was hacked, and contained a RCE backdoor. PHP source is now moved to GitHub. Further, the upcoming PHP 8.0.4 and 7.4.17 are delayed by two weeks.
PHP 8.1 Release managers and release dates

PHP 8.1 Release managers and release dates

PHP 8.1's release managers will be appointed soon, and PHP 8.1 GA release is currently scheduled for 25/Nov/2021
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