ai uncovers 66k software flaws, outpacing human patching
ai chatbots help find 66,401 software vulnerabilities, straining it teams and security researchers. this surge in discoveries may outpace human ability to patch, raising cyberattack risks.
the widespread availability of ai chatbots has led to a significant increase in software vulnerability discoveries, with 66,401 common vulnerabilities and exposures (cvEs) recorded as of september 16. this represents a substantial surge, with nearly half of the current total recorded in the past year alone. major tech companies, including microsoft, oracle, and google, have responded by issuing numerous patches, with microsoft issuing patches for 974 cvEs so far this month, a new record. however, experts warn that the rapid pace of vulnerability discovery may outstrip human ability to patch, potentially leading to an increase in cyberattacks. this has significant implications for it teams, security researchers, and software users, who may struggle to keep up with the pace of patching.