"All organizations have 'technical debt'; a backlog of technical issues - that is both expensive and time-consuming - as a result of prioritising short-term gains over building resilient products."
"Artificial Intelligence, when used by sufficiently-skilled and knowledgeable individuals, is showing the ability to exploit this technical debt at scale and at pace across the technology ecosystem."
"We are expecting an influx of updates to address vulnerabilities across all severities, and expect a number to be critical."
"All organizations must take steps to identify and minimise their internet-facing (and other externally-exposed) attack surfaces as soon as is possible."
Britain's cyber agency warns that AI-fueled bug hunting will reveal numerous hidden flaws, leading to a surge in required patches. Organizations face a backlog of technical debt, which is costly and time-consuming to address. AI tools are capable of exploiting these weaknesses rapidly, resulting in a 'forced correction' as vulnerabilities are uncovered. The agency advises teams to minimize their attack surfaces and prepare for an influx of critical updates, emphasizing that patching alone may not suffice, especially for outdated systems.
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