British cyber agency warns of looming ‘patch wave’ as AI speeds flaw discovery

The U.K. NCSC warns that advances in AI are accelerating the discovery of software flaws, increasing the likelihood that many previously hidden vulnerabilities will be found and potentially exploited in rapid succession. Organizations are urged to prepare for a ‘patch wave’ by prioritizing internet-facing systems, automating updates where possible, and reassessing legacy technologies, amid a broader rise in serious cyber incidents in the U.K.